Lesson 76 of 84 · Research Skills
⭐ 30 XPParaphrasing and Summarizing
Paraphrasing and summarizing are essential skills in research that allow you to present information in your own words.
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Paraphrasing and summarizing are essential skills in research that allow you to present information in your own words. Paraphrasing involves rewording a specific passage while maintaining its original meaning, which helps demonstrate your understanding of the material. Summarizing, on the other hand, requires you to condense the main ideas of a larger text into a brief overview. Both techniques are important for avoiding plagiarism and incorporating sources effectively into your work.
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Paraphrasing rewords a specific passage.
Summarizing condenses main ideas into a brief overview.
Both skills help avoid plagiarism.
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1 of 2What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?
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