PARAPHRASING versus PLAGIARISM

CLASS OBJECTIVES Learn what paraphrasing is. Work on paraphrase and summarization abilities. Improve research abilities by holding text in the mind and writing with key summarizing structures.

What do I know about paraphrasing? Do I know what it is? Do I know how to do it? How have I paraphrased? So, how do I feel about my ability to paraphrase?

What strategies should I use to pull out and keep track of pieces of information? Keep well organized notes written in your own words When taking notes, don’t write down every single word, only the important bits (= make a summary) Practice taking notes and writing down information even when you don’t have to (even if your teacher presents you with a ppt)

What is the difference between …. SUMMARIZING PARAPHRASING Summarizing involves putting the main idea(s) into your own words, including only the main point(s). It is necessary to attribute summarized ideas to the original source. Summaries are significantly shorter than the original and take a broad overview of the source material. summarize = make notes Paraphrasing involves putting a passage from source material into your own words. A paraphrase must also be attributed to the original source. Paraphrased material is usually shorter than the original passage, taking a somewhat broader segment of the source and condensing it slightly. paraphrase = synthesise (mix ideas together)

What is the difference between … QUOTATION PLAGIARISM Quotations must be identical to the original, using a narrow segment of the source. They must match the source document word for word and must be attributed to the original author. Plagiarism is using someone else’s ideas and writings and presenting them as your own. Plagiarism = Theft/Lying

So, why do we use quotations, paraphrases and summaries? Provide support for claims or add truth to your writing Give examples of several points of view on a subject Call attention to a position that you wish to agree or disagree with Highlight a particularly striking phrase, sentence, or passage by quoting the original Expand the breadth or depth of your writing by providing a concrete detail Often, a short quotation works well when integrated into a sentence. Longer quotations can stand alone. Remember that quoting should be done only rarely; you must have a good reason to include a direct quotation. Let’s look at an example!

In his famous and influential work the Interpretation of Dreams, Sigmund Freud argues that dreams are the "royal road to the unconscious" (page #), expressing in coded imagery the dreamer's unfulfilled wishes through a process known as the "dream-work" (page #). According to Freud, actual but unacceptable desires are censored internally and subjected to coding through layers of condensation and displacement before emerging in a kind of rebus puzzle in the dream itself (page #). Students identify quotes, paraphrases and technical language by highlighting. Refer to the worksheet.

How do I make notes? Read the entire text, noting the key points and main ideas. Summarize in your own words what the single main idea of the text is. Paraphrase important supporting points that come up in the text. Consider any words, phrases, or brief passages that you believe should be quoted directly.

6 Steps to Effective Paraphrasing How do I paraphrase? 6 Steps to Effective Paraphrasing

1. Reread the original passage until you understand its full meaning. 2. Set the original aside, and write your paraphrase on a note card. 3. Jot down a few words below your paraphrase to remind you later how you envision using this material. At the top of the note card, write a key word or phrase to indicate the subject of your paraphrase. 4. Check your version with the original to make sure that your version accurately expresses all the essential information in a new form. 5. Use quotation marks to identify any unique term or phraseology you have borrowed exactly from the source. 6. Record the source (including the page) on your note card so that you can credit it easily if you decide to incorporate the material into your paper.

Paraphrasing means putting information into your own words You can paraphrase: A single word A phrase or group of words A sentence or sentences An image A chart A table or graph Basically what does this mean in my own words… We usually paraphrase part of a text – if we are discussing a whole text or document, we are often summarizing and not paraphrasing

Why paraphrase? When we paraphrase… we demonstrate our comprehension of a written text we demonstrate our comprehension of a spoken text we enhance our understanding of a text by putting it in our own words If you can explain something in your own words, then you have a good understanding of a topic

Characteristics of a Good Paraphrase A paraphrase must be correct. ✓ A paraphrase must include your own words. A paraphrase must make sense. Cue Card #2

Example Paragraph from a Newspaper Article Cue Card #8 We are going to look at this article and look at some techniques in paraphrasing. Take 30 seconds to read it.

Notice key words Let’s look at our article again, but we will highlight key words and phrases: The information at the bottom of the page is details. Here is the article again, but we have highlighted key words and phrases. Now let’s take a sentence from the article and paraphrase it using certain techniques.

How to paraphrase? Here are some ideas for creating your own words for the headline: “Vancouver company creates GPS-enabled goggles to deliver instant feedback for skiing and snowboarding” Synonyms A synonym is a word that has the same meaning or a very close meaning to the original word. Examples: A synonym for Vancouver company is a local company. A synonym for GPS-enabled goggles is goggles with GPS A synonym for instant is immediate. You do not have to change every word – certain key words cannot be changed. Our paraphrase now reads: A local company creates goggles with GPS to deliver immediate feedback for skiing and snowboarding. Cue Card #3

How else do I paraphrase? Grammar and Word Form Another idea is to change the grammar or word form: “Skiing and snowboarding has taken on a new high tech twist.” Could become: A new high tech innovation has been developed for skiers and snowboarders Note the active to the passive voice and the verb change: has taken on = has been developed Note the the synonym for twist = innovation Note the word form change for skiing = skiers Note the word form change for snowboarding = snowboarders Cue Card #4

Other Types of Documents: Graph Example Cue Card #11Here is an example of a different type of document – take 15 seconds to skim it. Notice the headings

Highlighted Information What would be the paraphrased information? Employment statistics remained fairly constant in September with a slight drop. Decrease in part time work was balanced with an increase in full time jobs. Young people aged 15-24 were especially affected. Let’s highlight key words and phrases

Conclusion When we paraphrase, we put parts of a text into our own words. Paraphrasing demonstrates understanding – if you can explain it in your own words, you have a good understanding of an idea or phrase. To paraphrase, use such techniques as synonyms, changing grammar and word forms.

So let’s practice and recognise the differences between… SUMMARISING PARAPHRASING

Let’s read and summarise this original text. Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes. Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. Guided practice

SUMMARY Find the main idea and key points: Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes. Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. Students should take just a few notes in direct quotation from sources to help minimize the amount of quoted material in a research paper (Lester 46-47).

Let’s paraphrase this original text. Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes. Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47.

PARAPHRASE Find the supporting details and put them in your own words. Identify technical language which cannot be paraphrased. Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes. Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. In research papers students often quote excessively, failing to keep quoted material down to a desirable level. Since the problem usually originates during note taking, it is essential to minimize the material recorded verbatim (Lester 46-47).

If we had plagiarized, this is what it would look like: Students often use too many direct quotations when they take notes, resulting in too many of them in the final research paper. In fact, probably only about 10% of the final copy should consist of directly quoted material. So it is important to limit the amount of source material copied while taking notes.

Work with your partner Read the passage shown on the screen. Find the main idea and supporting details. Write a paraphrase using your own words. When you paraphrase, try not to look back at the original passage.

PARAPHRASE THIS PASSAGE: According to Jacques Cousteau, the activity of people in Antarctica is jeopardizing a delicate natural mechanism that controls the earth's climate. He fears that human activity could interfere with the balance between the sun, the source of the earth's heat, and the important source of cold from Antarctic waters that flow north and cool the oceans and atmosphere ("Captain Cousteau" 17). http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/619/03/

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Work with your partner Read the passage shown on the screen. Find the main idea and supporting details. Write a paraphrase using your own words. When you paraphrase, try not to look back at the original passage.

PARAPHRASE THIS PASSAGE: The use of a helmet is the key to reducing bicycling fatalities, which are due to head injuries 75% of the time. By cushioning the head upon impact, a helmet can reduce accidental injury by as much as 85%, saving the lives of hundreds of victims annually, half of whom are school children ("Bike Helmets" 348). http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/619/03/

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Work with your partner Read the passage shown on the screen. Find the main idea and supporting details. Write a paraphrase using your own words. When you paraphrase, try not to look back at the original passage.

PARAPHRASE THIS PASSAGE: How much higher skyscrapers of the future will rise than the present world marvel, the Sears Tower, is unknown. However, the design of one twice as tall is already on the boards, and an architect, Robert Sobel, thinks we currently have sufficient know-how to build a skyscraper with over 500 stories (Bachman 15). http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/619/03/

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Let’s Reflect on our Learning What did I know about paraphrasing before this lesson? How did I feel about paraphrasing before this lesson? Now, how do I feel about my ability to paraphrase? Why do I feel this way?