16 Questions
Why do health care professionals need to communicate effectively in writing?
To write the patient's history, physical examination, progress note and discharge summary
What is the main focus of the session mentioned in the text?
Paraphrasing information from different sources
What does paraphrasing mean?
Borrowing the ideas of others and putting them in your own words
How does paraphrasing improve students' comprehension?
By requiring prior understanding of the original text
What is one of the benefits of paraphrasing in writing?
Improving the quality of writing, its flow and readability
What are health care professionals taught in this session?
How to paraphrase information from different sources
What is the purpose of putting words or phrases in quotation marks when paraphrasing?
To avoid plagiarism by indicating direct quotes from the original text
Which of the following is a correct paraphrase for the sentence 'Paraphrasing is a very important skill for all language skills'?
Paraphrasing is an essential skill for every language skill
What is the key problem with the plagiarized version of the paraphrase mentioned in the text?
It uses almost the same word sequence without citation
Which technique should be used to replace some words in the original text with words that have similar meanings?
Replace some words with similar meanings but be careful about exact meanings
Why is it important to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes?
To reduce the risk of plagiarism in research papers
What should be included when writing a paraphrase according to the examples provided?
The author’s name, year of publication, and page number
What should you do before writing the idea in your own words during paraphrasing?
Fully grasp the meaning of the original text
What should you do if you want to emphasize that a particular word or phrase is directly quoted from the original text in your paraphrased version?
Enclose the word or phrase in quotation marks
Why should you be cautious when using synonyms to replace words from the original text?
Synonyms do not always have exact meanings and should be used carefully.
What is an essential step when paraphrasing from a source?
Make sure that your paraphrase accurately reflects the meaning of the original.
Learn about the essential writing skills required by health care professionals to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients. This session will cover topics such as writing patient histories, progress notes, research papers, and grant proposals, addressing common challenges in medical writing.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
