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What should be avoided when paraphrasing?
Translating word for word
Why are contractions avoided in academic writing?
They are informal and not appropriate for academic style
Define an active reader.
Someone who reads and rewrites an author's ideas in their own words
How does paraphrasing differ from summarizing?
Paraphrasing is a similar length with same meaning, summarizing is shorter and gives an overview
What is the first step in paraphrasing?
Read the text until understood
Why is it important to cite sources when paraphrasing?
To give credit for borrowed ideas or words
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What should be avoided when paraphrasing? | Translating word for word |
Why are contractions avoided in academic writing? | They are informal and not appropriate for academic style |
Define an active reader. | Someone who reads and rewrites an author's ideas in their own words |
How does paraphrasing differ from summarizing? | Paraphrasing is a similar length with same meaning, summarizing is shorter and gives an overview |
What is the first step in paraphrasing? | Read the text until understood |
Why is it important to cite sources when paraphrasing? | To give credit for borrowed ideas or words |
How can passive voice be used to avoid personal pronouns? | By focusing on the action and object, e.g., 'The data was analyzed carefully.' |
What is a dangling modifier? | A word or phrase that does not clearly relate to any word in the sentence |
Which modal verb expresses strong necessity? | Must |
What is scanning in reading? | A technique involving quickly moving your eyes down the page searching for key words or phrases |
What is the purpose of paraphrasing? | To restate ideas in your own words while preserving the original meaning |
What is summarizing? | Providing a shorter overview of the text without detailed examples |
What does active reading involve? | Engaging with the text by understanding and paraphrasing the author's ideas |
Why is passive voice used in academic writing? | To increase objectivity and focus on the action rather than the subject |
What is the role of citations in academic writing? | To acknowledge the original author and avoid plagiarism |
What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting? | Paraphrasing involves rewording, quoting involves using exact words from the source |
How can one improve paraphrasing skills? | By practicing rewording and restructuring sentences while preserving meaning |
What is the benefit of summarizing? | It helps condense information and focus on key points |
What does scanning help achieve? | Locating specific information quickly within a text |
Why is understanding the text crucial before paraphrasing? | It ensures accurate restatement of ideas |