Quoting vs Paraphrasing
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What is the purpose of quoting in writing?

  • To summarize the author's words
  • To emphasize the opinion of the writer
  • To introduce the author's stand using their own words (correct)
  • To simplify the information

    • In what instances can quotes be used in writing?

  • When you want to highlight a particularly striking sentence the author wrote (correct)
  • When you want to simplify the information
  • When the information needs to be summarized
  • When the author's words are not powerful enough

    • What technique is recommended when introducing a quotation in writing?

  • The PQR method
  • The ABC method
  • The XYZ method
  • The ICE method (correct)

    • How should the copied text be presented when quoting in writing?

    <p>Enclosed in quotation marks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you use quoting instead of paraphrasing in writing?

    <p>When you think you can no longer word the information any better or simpler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following outlining techniques with their descriptions:

    <p>Topic Outline = Uses phrases and main ideas, with parallel wording for headings and subheadings Sentence Outline = Utilizes full sentences, with less need for parallelism Summary = Distills essential concepts in a paragraph or two, reproducing key ideas and points of a text Previewing = Setting goals in reading any academic text early on, especially when planning to summarize it later on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of a well-written outline with their descriptions:

    <p>Thesis statement = States the main idea of the entire text Main idea for each paragraph = Expresses the central concept of individual sections Evidence and supporting details for each paragraph = Provides backing for the main ideas within each section Purpose for summarizing the text = Determines which parts to include in the summary based on specific goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following goals of summarizing with their descriptions:

    <p>Reproducing key ideas and points of a text = Expresses the concepts and ideas with precise and specific language Expressing concepts and ideas with precise language = Distilling essential concepts in a paragraph or two Choosing which parts to include in a summary = Determining what is essential based on your own view and purpose for summarizing Setting goals in reading an academic text early on = Aids in focusing and paying attention to important parts of the text for specific purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following techniques for preparing to summarize with their descriptions:

    <p>Previewing = Setting goals in reading any academic text early on, especially when planning to summarize it later on Skimming and scanning = Techniques used when reading a text to prepare for summarization Choosing which parts to include in a summary = Taking note of your purpose for summarizing the text and your own view on what is essential Setting goals in reading an academic text early on = Allows for more focused attention on important parts of the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following outlining requirements with their descriptions:

    <p>Topic Outline = Uses parallel wording for headings and subheadings, divides them into two or more parts Sentence Outline = Utilizes full sentences, requires less parallelism in wording Summary = Distills essential concepts in a brief form, excluding non-essential details Well-written outline = Includes thesis statement, main idea for each paragraph, evidence, and supporting details</p> Signup and view all the answers

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