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The document discusses paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting. It provides examples and explanations of different types of paraphrasing including changing parts of speech, structure, reducing clauses, and synonym replacement. It emphasizes the importance of paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism. Summarizing is described as condensing a text while maintaining its key themes. The benefits of summarizing for students include enhancing memory retention and focus. Quotations are explained as citing the words of others and their importance in avoiding plagiarism through proper attribution is highlighted.

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The document discusses paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting. It provides examples and explanations of different types of paraphrasing including changing parts of speech, structure, reducing clauses, and synonym replacement. It emphasizes the importance of paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism. Summarizing is described as condensing a text while maintaining its key themes. The benefits of summarizing for students include enhancing memory retention and focus. Quotations are explained as citing the words of others and their importance in avoiding plagiarism through proper attribution is highlighted.

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WRITTEN REPORT

Paraphrasing

What is a Paraphrase?
A paraphrase, pronounced as "par-uh-freyz," refers to the act of expressing a
paragraph or text in different words, but incorporating information from another source,
without infringing upon the laws of plagiarism.

Examples of Paraphrasing
Upon witnessing her engage in gossip, utter insulting remarks, and display
disrespectful behavior towards fellow diners throughout our meal, I was filled with
intense anger.

Types of Paraphrasing

A. Change of Parts of Speech


When engaging in this manner of paraphrasing, terms such as verbs, nouns,
adjectives, and adverbs are substituted with other vocabulary choices.

Here is an example:
Original Sentence:

The boy quickly ran across the finish line, seizing yet another victory.

Paraphrase:
Upon crossing the finish line, the agile young man achieved yet another victory.

B. Change of Structure
The phrase structure is modified in this type of paraphrasing, resulting in occasional
changes from active voice to passive voice, and vice versa.

Original Sentence:
Puppies were adopted by numerous kind souls at the puppy drive.

Paraphrase:
Numerous individuals generously adopted puppies during the puppy drive.

C. Reduction of Clauses
Paraphrases aid in the reduction of clauses inside a sentence, so mitigating potential
distractions or ambiguities that may arise from excessive clause usage.

Original Sentence:
While I understand where you’re coming from, and truly respect your opinion, I wish
you would express yourself more clearly, like Clara does.

Paraphrase:
While I acknowledge and understand your perspective, I would prefer if you could
adopt a communication style similar to Clara's, which is characterized by the use of
more precise and unambiguous language.
D. Synonym Replacement
Replace synonyms in the user's text with their corresponding academic terms.

Original Sentence:
The older citizens were honored with a parade for those once in the military.

Paraphrase:
A commemorative procession was organized to pay tribute to older persons in
recognition of their service as veterans.

The Importance of Using Paraphrase


Paraphrasing is a method employed to enhance the clarity of a selected quotation or
to reference a source without directly reproducing the exact wording.

Summarizing

What is Summarizing?
Summarizing refers to the process of succinctly capturing the key information and
essential concepts of a bigger chapter, theory, or article, while maintaining its integrity
in a more concise form.

An example of summarizing is in order to concisely encapsulate the core concepts of


a tale or poem, it is imperative to provide a summary that effectively captures its
important ideas.

How Students Get Benefited From Summarizing?


The process of summarizing allows students to acquire the skill of identifying and
extracting the most essential themes from a given text. Students who exhibit these
talents have the ability to effectively incorporate the fundamental concepts from any
theory or conceptual document in a coherent and significant manner.

Why Use Summarizing?


Acquiring the skills to recognize fundamental ideas and collect relevant facts to
support and enrich such ideas is highly advantageous for students.It facilitates the
enhancement of students' concentration abilities, enabling them to focus on the words
and phrases contained within the extensive provided content.

Importance of Summarizing
Proficiency in summarization is crucial for students who aim to thrive in their respective
fields, as it contributes to the development of their vocabulary and grammar skills.

Quotations

In the realm of written discourse, quotations can be likened to exquisite delicacies.


Academic literature offers novel perspectives, reinforces assertions, and enables
authors to conduct comprehensive investigations.
Citations are used to acknowledge words or statements that are not original. There
exists a multitude of quotation types, nevertheless, in a broad sense, a quote refers to
a phrase or statement that is derived from a different source.

Importance of Quotations
Ultimately, the act of referencing a source holds significant importance since it serves
to deter instances of plagiarism, in contrast to the act of appropriating material without
acknowledging its origin.

Plagiarism refers to the act of appropriating another individual's words and presenting
them as one's own. Inadvertently committing plagiarism might lead to significant
consequences. Writers face the potential consequences of compromising their
academic integrity, which may include the erosion of their scholarly reputation, the
possibility of academic failure in a course or assignment, as well as the potential for
disciplinary measures such as suspension or expulsion from the educational
institution.

Examples of Quotations
In Chapter 19, Hemingway employs a metaphorical comparison between Catherine's
fears and the rain. The weather conditions outside consisted of a steady rainfall. I am
uncertain, dear. I have always harbored a fear of precipitation in the form of rain.
According to Hemingway's work published in 1929, specifically on page 117,
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Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing is a highly valuable method for generating essays, research papers, and
journalism.

Examine these possible restatements of the identical sentence as instances of


paraphrasing

A. Change of Parts of Speech


Several linguistic features are modified in this illustration: the verb phrase including
the gerund "seizing" is transformed into the verb "seized," and the adverb "swiftly" is
changed to the adjective "rapid."

B. Change of Structure
One method of demonstrating the writer's interpretation of the original phrase is
through the utilization of structural change. Below is an example of a paraphrase that
incorporates a modification in structure:

Example

In this instance, the object of the sentence, "kind souls," is transformed into the subject
in the active voice, namely "adopted," rather than being expressed in the passive voice
as "were adopted."

C. Reduction of Clauses
Presented here is an exemplification of a paraphrased statement utilizing a
condensation of clauses.

D. Synonym Replacement
One of the fundamental forms of paraphrasing is substituting words with synonyms or
words that possess similar meanings. Presented below is an illustrative depiction:

This example demonstrates the utilization of many synonyms: elder citizens are used
as an alternative term for veterans, marches are employed in place of parades, and
senior citizens are referred to as individuals who have served in the military.

The Importance of Using Paraphrase


The importance of accurate paraphrasing cannot be overstated, since careless
paraphrasing might result in accusations of plagiarism or unacknowledged replication.
Authors possess the ability to engage in critical examination of the significance of
others' written works, modify factual information to align with the intended objective or
topic of an essay or composition, and do further actions.

Summarizing
This can be achieved by condensing the narrative or lyrical elements into three to four
sentences, ensuring that the key themes, motifs, and messages are adequately
conveyed. By employing this approach, one can effectively distill the essence of the
literary work while maintaining its integrity and coherence.
How Students Get Benefited From Summarizing?
Additionally, students acquire the skill of disregarding extraneous information included
within the text. Students that engage in the practice of summarization will enhance
their memory retention and develop greater expertise in the subject matter.
Summarization strategies are widely employed across several academic disciplines
and professional sectors.

Why Use Summarizing?


They emphasize the significant or notable details. A student acquires the skill of
condensing a lengthy text into a concise form. The short text should encompass all
the key subjects present in the extensive text in order to facilitate a comprehensive
and succinct comprehension.

Importance of Summarizing
Students who possess the skill of effectively summarizing extensive materials
demonstrate a high level of proficiency in focusing their attention and discerning the
most salient aspects. Therefore, it is imperative that students engage in the practice
of summarization.

Quotations
Writers employ quotations in a diverse range of written compositions, encompassing
literary analysis pieces and research reports. Students commonly utilize them in
research projects, academic essays, and written assessments such as standardized
examinations. In order for quotations to be efficacious, writers must possess a
comprehensive understanding of their definition, significance, and citation protocols.

When authors utilize quotations, they are either documenting the words of another
individual or citing a specific word or phrase from another literary work.

Importance of Quotations
Plagiarism refers to the act of writers incorporating information from external sources
into their work without providing appropriate citations or accurately attributing quotes.

In essence, it is imperative to appropriately acknowledge and attribute the


contributions of others while incorporating their words into one's own work. It is
imperative to include a citation or reference in the academic context.
Nevertheless, the act of quoting is not necessarily a straightforward process of putting
a phrase within quotation marks. Certain quotations, indeed, lack the presence of
quotation marks. This presents a favorable occasion to acquaint oneself with the
diverse formats utilized for referencing sources.

Examples of Quotations
A plethora of quotations are sourced from various written materials, such as books,
academic journals, official documents, essays, and reports.

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