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The FIRST step to summarizing & paraphrasing is _______________________.

read the text until you understand it

copy & paste the text

make a citation

In _____________________, you must state the ideas in your own words.

summarizing

paraphrasing

both summarizing & paraphrasing

When you _________________, your text is about the same length as the original text.

both paraphrase and summarize

When you _________________, your text should be shorter than the original text.

After you write a summary or paraphrase, you should check your writing against the original.

Using or copying someone else's idea or work & pretending that you thought of it or created it is called

cutting & pasting

For __________, you need to use your own words and style.

a paraphrase

both a paraphrase and a summary

_________ require(s) your careful reading and understanding of the original text.

A paraphrase

Both a paraphrase and a summary

__________ include(s) only the most important ideas from the original.

___________ do(es) not include your own ideas or opinions.

________ require(s) your careful checking and editing after you've written it/them.

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Quoting is the representation of an utterance that is introduced by a quotative marker, A paraphrase is a restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words. Summarizing is the process of shortening a version of a text. It contains the main points in the text and is written in your own words. This is the best Grammar quiz for Quoting, Paraphrasing And Summarizing!

It is not necessary to capitalize arcticles (a, an, the), conjunctions (and, but, or), or prepositions (in, on, of, etc.) unless they are the first or last word of the title.

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When you paraphrase you either directly state a person`s exact words or directly report them.

Use brackets to show missing information in a text., ellipsis marks show that important information is about to be stated., when you paraphrase, you:.

Restate the main ideas using your own words

Include your own opinions

Use quotation marks

When you summarize, you:

Ask questions about the original text

Continue the idea of the original text

Answer the essential questions about the original text

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Paraphrase this information: A sneeze travels 100 miles an hour.                                                      "Strange and Outrageous Facts"                                                        National Geographic, March 17, 2011 Web.

Summarize this information:if we had to name one of the animals most dangerous to humans, we would no doubt nominate wolves, bears or snakes. however, reality can be found behind a pair of tender-looking eyes. in comparison to any other animal, the whitetail deer is the species that inflicts the most harm on humans, because of all the traffic accidents they cause. speaking of faces that can be deceiving, there is another animal that is very dangerous. the actual estimate of annual human deaths due to sharks is 10; however, 100 more people die each year from being stepped on by cows.                                                       "outrageous animal facts"                                                        world wildlife news, march 17, 2011 web..

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• Q 1 What is the term for rephrasing a text in your own words? Quoting Copying Summarizing Paraphrasing 30 s
• Q 2 What does it mean to summarize a text? Ignoring the text completely Condensing the main ideas into a shorter version Expanding on the details in the text Repeating the text word for word 30 s
• Q 3 What is the purpose of paraphrasing and summarizing text? To copy the text exactly as it is To make the text longer To demonstrate understanding in your own words To confuse the reader 30 s
• Q 4 When paraphrasing a text, what are you NOT supposed to do? Put the text in your own words Rephrase sentences Copy the text word for word Change the meaning of the text 30 s
• Q 5 Which of the following best defines paraphrasing? Copying information word for word Restating information using your own words Summing up information in a longer version Ignoring information altogether 30 s
• Q 6 How is summarizing different from paraphrasing? Summarizing and paraphrasing mean the same thing Paraphrasing changes the meaning of the text, while summarizing expands on the details Summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing involves rewriting in your own words Summarizing repeats the text word for word, while paraphrasing shortens the text 30 s
• Q 7 What is an example of summarizing a story? Including all the dialogue from the story Providing a brief overview of the main events and characters Adding extra details not mentioned in the story Ignoring the characters and focusing only on the setting 30 s
• Q 8 How can paraphrasing help improve your reading comprehension? By replacing all the words in the text with synonyms By making the text longer and more complex By skipping over important details in the text By forcing you to understand the text before expressing it in your own words 30 s
• Q 9 Why is it important to paraphrase or summarize information from a text? To confuse the reader with different versions of the text To copy the text directly without altering it To show your understanding of the material in your own words To make the text longer and more detailed 30 s
• Q 10 Which of the following is an example of summarizing a text? Using the exact words from the text without any changes Repeating every single detail from the text Highlighting the main points in a shorter form Including personal opinions and interpretations in the summary 30 s
• Q 11 What does it mean to paraphrase a text? To restate the information in your own words while keeping the same meaning To ignore the text completely To copy the text word for word To add new information to the text 30 s
• Q 12 Why is it important to summarize a text? To provide a brief overview of the main ideas To skip important details To make the text longer To confuse the reader 30 s
• Q 13 When paraphrasing a text, what should you do with the original meaning? Ignore the original meaning Change the original meaning completely Maintain the original meaning Add new meaning to the text 30 s
• Q 14 What is the purpose of paraphrasing a text? To restate the information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning To copy the text verbatim To make the text more confusing To delete important information from the text 30 s
• Q 15 How can you check if your paraphrase accurately represents the original text? Compare the key details and main ideas between the original and paraphrased text Use the exact same words as the original text Ignore the original text completely Change the original text completely 30 s

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Paraphrasing vs. Summarizing (Differences, Examples, How To)

It can be confusing to know when to paraphrase and when to summarize. Many people use the terms interchangeably even though the two have different meanings and uses.

Today, let’s understand the basic differences between paraphrasing vs. summarizing and when to use which . We’ll also look at types and examples of paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as how to do both effectively.

Let’s look at paraphrasing first.

What is paraphrasing?

It refers to rewriting someone else’s ideas in your own words. 

It’s important to rewrite the whole idea in your words rather than just replacing a few words with their synonyms. That way, you present an idea in a way that your audience will understand easily and also avoid plagiarism. 

It’s also important to cite your sources when paraphrasing so that the original author of the work gets due credit.

When should you paraphrase?

The main purpose of paraphrasing is often to clarify an existing passage. You should use paraphrasing when you want to show that you understand the concept, like while writing an essay about a specific topic. 

You may also use it when you’re quoting someone but can’t remember their exact words. 

Finally, paraphrasing is a very effective way to rewrite outdated content in a way that’s relevant to your current audience.

How to paraphrase effectively

Follow these steps to paraphrase any piece of text effectively:

• Read the full text and ensure that you understand it completely. It helps to look up words you don’t fully understand in an online or offline dictionary.
• Once you understand the text, rewrite it in your own words. Remember to rewrite it instead of just substituting words with their synonyms.
• Edit the text to ensure it’s easy to understand for your audience.
• Mix in your own insights while rewriting the text to make it more relevant.
• Run the text through a plagiarism checker to ensure that it does not have any of the original content.

Example of paraphrasing

Here’s an example of paraphrasing:

• Original:  The national park is full of trees, water bodies, and various species of flora and fauna.
• Paraphrased:  Many animal species thrive in the verdant national park that is served by lakes and rivers flowing through it.

What is summarizing?

Summarizing is also based on someone else’s text but rather than presenting their ideas in your words, you only sum up their main ideas in a smaller piece of text.

It’s important to not use their exact words or phrases when summarizing to avoid plagiarism. It’s best to make your own notes while reading through the text and writing a summary based on your notes.

You must only summarize the most important ideas from a piece of text as summaries are essentially very short compared to the original work. And just like paraphrasing, you should cite the original text as a reference.

When should you summarize?

The main purpose of summarizing is to reduce a passage or other text to fewer words while ensuring that everything important is covered.

Summaries are useful when you want to cut to the chase and lay down the most important points from a piece of text or convey the entire message in fewer words. You should summarize when you have to write a short essay about a larger piece of text, such as writing a book review.

You can also summarize when you want to provide background information about something without taking up too much space.

How to summarize effectively

Follow these steps to summarize any prose effectively:

• Read the text to fully understand it. It helps to read it a few times instead of just going through it once.
• Pay attention to the larger theme of the text rather than trying to rewrite it sentence for sentence.
• Understand how all the main ideas are linked and piece them together to form an overview.
• Remove all the information that’s not crucial to the main ideas or theme. Remember, summaries must only include the most essential points and information.
• Edit your overview to ensure that the information is organized logically and follows the correct chronology where applicable.
• Review and edit the summary again to make it clearer, ensure that it’s accurate, and make it even more concise where you can.
• Ensure that you cite the original text.

Example of summarization

You can summarize any text into a shorter version. For example, this entire article can be summarized in just a few sentences as follows:

• Summary:  The article discusses paraphrasing vs. summarizing by explaining the two concepts. It specifies when you should use paraphrasing and when you should summarize a piece of text and describes the process of each. It ends with examples of both paraphrasing and summarizing to provide a better understanding to the reader.

Paraphrasing vs. summarizing has been a long-standing point of confusion for writers of all levels, whether you’re writing a college essay or reviewing a research paper or book. The above tips and examples can help you identify when to use paraphrasing or summarizing and how to go about them effectively.

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1. What is paraphrasing?

a. rephrasing an original statement

b. summarizing and shortening

c. stealing someone else’s words

d. a type of summarization

2. When can paraphrasing be used?

a. in a documentary

b. on a news report

c. in a formal essay

d. all of the above

3. What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

a. summarizing shortens, whereas paraphrasing only rephrases

b. summarizing rephrases, whereas paraphrasing shortens

c. paraphrasing always lengthens whereas summarizing only sometimes lengthens

d. paraphrasing and summarizing are the same thing

4. Which of the following is the best possible paraphrasing of this statement? We were able to save the day thanks to teamwork and innovative thinking.

a. We saved the day with teamwork and creative thinking.

b. Because we worked together and used innovation, we made it work.

c. Thanks to innovative thinking and teamwork, we were able to save the day.

d. We were able to save the day together.

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