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What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing?
What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing?
What is plagiarism?
What is plagiarism?
What is the main purpose of referencing?
What is the main purpose of referencing?
What is the first step in the SQ3R reading strategy?
What is the first step in the SQ3R reading strategy?
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What is the correct order of a summary format?
What is the correct order of a summary format?
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What is the purpose of the main idea in a summary?
What is the purpose of the main idea in a summary?
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What is the purpose of the key points in a summary?
What is the purpose of the key points in a summary?
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What is the purpose of the conclusion in a summary?
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a summary?
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What is the primary goal of paraphrasing?
What is the primary goal of paraphrasing?
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What is the consequence of using others' authors' ideas and words without acknowledging the source?
What is the consequence of using others' authors' ideas and words without acknowledging the source?
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What is the purpose of mentioning the title and author in a summary?
What is the purpose of mentioning the title and author in a summary?
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What is the main idea of a summary intended to do?
What is the main idea of a summary intended to do?
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What is the purpose of key points in a summary?
What is the purpose of key points in a summary?
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What is the conclusion of a summary intended to do?
What is the conclusion of a summary intended to do?
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What is the main difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism?
What is the main difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism?
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What is the purpose of referencing?
What is the purpose of referencing?
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Study Notes
Paraphrasing
- Translating another person's ideas into your own words and in reduced form
- Must change the words significantly to avoid similarity with the original
- Avoid using the original words, expressing ideas in the same order, and substituting a few words
Plagiarism
- Using others' ideas and words without clearly acknowledging the source
- Can be deliberate or accidental
Referencing
- Importance of acknowledging the source of information
SQ3R Reading Strategy
- A strategy for reading and understanding texts
Summary Format
- Includes title and author, main idea, key points, and conclusion
- Example:
Title and Author
- Mention the title and author of the text
Main Idea
- State the main idea in one sentence
Key Points
- Highlight 2 to 3 key points or events
Conclusion
- End with a brief statement about the overall message
Example of Summary Format
- For "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee:
- Scout and her brother, Jem, are raised by their father, Atticus Finch
- Atticus defends a black man, Tom Robinson, falsely accused of raping a white woman
- Through the trial and other events, Scout learns about prejudice and courage
- The mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, shows kindness and heroism, challenging Scout's initial perceptions
- The story illustrates the impact of racism and the importance of empathy and understanding
Paraphrasing
- Translating another person's ideas into your own words and in reduced form
- Must change the words significantly to avoid similarity with the original
- Avoid using the original words, expressing ideas in the same order, and substituting a few words
Plagiarism
- Using others' ideas and words without clearly acknowledging the source
- Can be deliberate or accidental
Referencing
- Importance of acknowledging the source of information
SQ3R Reading Strategy
- A strategy for reading and understanding texts
Summary Format
- Includes title and author, main idea, key points, and conclusion
- Example:
Title and Author
- Mention the title and author of the text
Main Idea
- State the main idea in one sentence
Key Points
- Highlight 2 to 3 key points or events
Conclusion
- End with a brief statement about the overall message
Example of Summary Format
- For "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee:
- Scout and her brother, Jem, are raised by their father, Atticus Finch
- Atticus defends a black man, Tom Robinson, falsely accused of raping a white woman
- Through the trial and other events, Scout learns about prejudice and courage
- The mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, shows kindness and heroism, challenging Scout's initial perceptions
- The story illustrates the impact of racism and the importance of empathy and understanding
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Description
Learn about the key concepts of academic writing, including paraphrasing, plagiarism, referencing, and the SQ3R reading strategy.
