Assessment I GRADE A Q&A
What is paraphrasing - (correct answer)Paraphrasing involves the reconstruction of a
short passage by rewriting the main idea and all supporting details in one's own words
and structure. It requires parenthetical reference, but no quotes.
What is summarizing - (correct answer)Summarizing involves condensing a lengthy
passage by presenting the main idea and selecting relevant details. It requires
parenthetical reference, but no quotes.
Compare paraphrasing to summarizing - (correct answer)Paraphrasing are the same in
that both are rewritten as one's own language. However, while one is summarized and
presents the main idea and relevant details from a lengthy passage, paraphrasing lists
the main idea and all details from a short passage. Parenthetical reference is required
for both.
Explain plagiarism - (correct answer)Involves claiming another person's language, idea
and or structure as one's own.
To avoid: paraphrasing, summarizing, direct quote and always cite the source.
Does a passage paraphrased or summarized need quotation marks or a parenthetical
reference? Explain - (correct answer)A passage that is paraphrased or summarized
does NOT require documentation because it is in one's own words and structure.
However, both needs in-text citation because it is not one's idea.
Explain two different ways to document a paraphrased or summarized passage within
the text of the paper - (correct answer)a.) You can insert an in-text citation via
parenthetical reference.
b.) You can mention one or both of the citation within the text itself.
Explain how one would document a non-authored source within the text of the paper -
(correct answer)One would insert an in-text citation; however, you would replace the
author's last name with the title of the work.
What is paraphrasing - (correct answer)Paraphrasing involves the reconstruction of a
short passage by rewriting the main idea and all supporting details in one's own words
and structure. It requires parenthetical reference, but no quotes.
What is summarizing - (correct answer)Summarizing involves condensing a lengthy
passage by presenting the main idea and selecting relevant details. It requires
parenthetical reference, but no quotes.
Compare paraphrasing to summarizing - (correct answer)Paraphrasing are the same in
that both are rewritten as one's own language. However, while one is summarized and
presents the main idea and relevant details from a lengthy passage, paraphrasing lists
the main idea and all details from a short passage. Parenthetical reference is required
for both.
Explain plagiarism - (correct answer)Involves claiming another person's language, idea
and or structure as one's own.
To avoid: paraphrasing, summarizing, direct quote and always cite the source.
Does a passage paraphrased or summarized need quotation marks or a parenthetical
reference? Explain - (correct answer)A passage that is paraphrased or summarized
does NOT require documentation because it is in one's own words and structure.
However, both needs in-text citation because it is not one's idea.
Explain two different ways to document a paraphrased or summarized passage within
the text of the paper - (correct answer)a.) You can insert an in-text citation via
parenthetical reference.
b.) You can mention one or both of the citation within the text itself.
Explain how one would document a non-authored source within the text of the paper -
(correct answer)One would insert an in-text citation; however, you would replace the
author's last name with the title of the work.
