Week 5: Paraphrasing Guide PDF

**WEEK 5: PARAPHRASING** **What is paraphrasing?** Paraphrasing is restating text giving the meaning in another form. It is the process in which the writer restates the insight found in references using his or her own words. Rewording and rephrasing are done to achieve clarity of the text. Paraphr...

**WEEK 5: PARAPHRASING** **What is paraphrasing?** Paraphrasing is restating text giving the meaning in another form. It is the process in which the writer restates the insight found in references using his or her own words. Rewording and rephrasing are done to achieve clarity of the text. Paraphrased material is usually the same length as the original. **What are the steps to Paraphrase?** 1. Repeatedly read the passage to be paraphrased until you have completely understood what it says. 2. Do not look at the passage while you are writing your paraphrase. 3. After writing your paraphrase, read the original passage once again to check if you were able to accurately capture its meaning. By doing this, you will avoid misquoting your sources. 4. Check whether your paraphrase has errors in grammar or mechanics. 5. Always cite your source. **Techniques in Paraphrasing:** 1. Change word form or part of speech 2. Use synonyms of "relationship words" such as contrast, cause, or effect, and substitute a word or phrase that conveys a similar meaning. 3. Use synonyms of phrases and words. 4. Change the passive voice to active voice and move phrases and modifiers. 5. Do not change concept words, special terms, or proper names. Remember: - A Paraphrase must also be attributed to the original source - A Paraphrase includes both main idea and minor details from the text. - If rewording is too similar to the original, it is **[plagiarism.]** **Common Types of Plagiarism** A. Word-for-word Plagiarism - When researchers copy the work of another author word-for-word or verbatim and claim it is his or her own. - Cut and paste plagiarism. B. Word order Plagiarism - Happens when a writer changes some of the words of another author and make the work look as if it were his or her own. C. Idea Plagiarism - This happens when a writer paraphrases a work and includes it into his\\her own article without proper attribute ***ACTIVITY 1: What's more?*** **Directions:** Read and paraphrase the given texts below. Be guided by the discussed techniques in paraphrasing as you construct your sentences. (5 points each) Do this on a ½ crosswise. 1. Many people, when driving their cars, go over the speed limit in city centers. As a way of solving this, the government should put more speed cameras on major streets to put people off speeding. If this is done, more people who speed will be caught and this problem will eventually be solved. 2. The years after World War One were an important turning point in the making of the American nation. The country turned away from the problems of Europe. Now it would deal with problems of its own. 3. Women entrepreneurs in the developing world often face challenges that limit their chances for success and growth. They often have less access to education than men and have difficulty getting financing on their own. But with an understanding of the essential aspects of doing business -- such as planning, financing, networking and marketing -- they can overcome those obstacles ***ACTIVITY 2: What can I do?*** **Individual Task: Feel the Music!** **Direction:** Think of any lyrics from any English song. Pick a minimum of five lines from the chosen song and write it down in Column A. Paraphrase your given lyrics by writing it down in Column B. Do this on a ½ crosswise. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **Column A** | **Column B** | | | | | *(Lyrics of the song)* | *(Paraphrased Lyric)* | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+