Paraphrasing Techniques and Steps

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by women entrepreneurs in the developing world?

What major shift occurred in the United States after World War One?

What essential aspect of business can help women entrepreneurs overcome challenges?

Post-World War One, which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the American focus?

What is a common barrier to success for women entrepreneurs as indicated in the content?

What is the primary goal of paraphrasing?

Which step is NOT part of the correct paraphrasing process?

What technique is NOT recommended when paraphrasing?

What should a writer do after completing their paraphrase?

Which of the following best describes 'word-for-word plagiarism'?

What is the consequence of rewording too closely to the original text?

What type of plagiarism involves using other authors' ideas without attribution?

Which statement aligns with the principles of proper paraphrasing?

Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing is restating text, providing the same meaning in a different form.
Using your own words to explain an idea from a source is paraphrasing.
Rewriting and rephrasing aims to clarify the original text while preserving its meaning.
Paraphrased text often maintains a similar length to the original.

Paraphrasing Steps

Read the text multiple times until you understand it completely.
Write your paraphrase without looking at the original text.
After writing, compare your paraphrase to the original to ensure accurate meaning capture.
Review your paraphrase for grammatical and mechanical errors.
Always cite your source, giving credit to the original author.

Paraphrasing Techniques

Change word forms or parts of speech.
Replace "relationship words" (e.g., contrast, cause, effect) with synonyms conveying equivalent meaning.
Use synonyms for words and phrases.
Convert passive voice to active voice, rearranging phrases and modifiers.
Do not alter concept words, specialized terms, or proper names.

Plagiarism

A paraphrase requires proper attribution to the original source.
It should include both main ideas and supporting details from the original text.
Rewriting that is too similar to the original constitutes plagiarism.

Types of Plagiarism

Word-for-word plagiarism: Copying another author's work verbatim and claiming it as your own.
Word order plagiarism: Altering some words of another's work to make it appear original.
Idea plagiarism: Paraphrasing someone else's work and including it in your writing without attribution.

Activity 1: What's More?

The activity requires paraphrasing three given texts.

Activity 2: What Can I Do?

Choose a song and select at least five lines of lyrics.
Paraphrase these lyrics, rewriting them in your own words while preserving their meaning.
Organize the original lyrics and paraphrased versions in separate columns.

This quiz covers the essential techniques and steps for effective paraphrasing. Understand how to restate ideas in your own words while maintaining the original meaning. Test your knowledge on grammar, citation, and the art of rephrasing.