Paraphrasing

Question 1

paraphrase

Answer 1

one’s own rendition of info and ideas expressed by someone else, presented in A NEW FORM

Question 2

Why is paraphrasing a good thing

Answer 2

-it places boundaries on how much we quote (which can be excessive and shows laziness on the part of the writer)
-forces you to grasp and reexplain the full meaning of the text

Question 3

Bad paraphrase

Answer 3

-close to original (same words, same form, even if condensed)
-sources not properly cited (needs to be parenthetical citation)

Question 4

How to paraphrase well

Answer 4

-cross out information that isn’t necessary for the main idea
-underline key words in the main idea
-use different words, put ideas in a new form

Question 5

what is summarizing

Answer 5

-restate the main points of the source in your own words
-condense information only into a few sentences
-paraphrase is more expansive, still gives important details