Week 2B - Synthesize and Paraphrase Research 3
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Activity 2: Readings and Resources
Please read the chapters and sections mentioned below to prepare for the assessment.
E-Texts
- In Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond, Chapter 20, read about plagiarism on p. 591, then read about direct quotes on p. 592 and then read about paraphrasing on pp. 593 -594. There is also a special section in this chapter about deciding which quotes to use from a source on p. 595. This chapter is very easy to follow and should give you a step-by-step process for paraphrasing.
- In SF Writer, Chapter 24, (pp. 257-266) the whole chapter gives you tips on correct paraphrasing techniques and many useful examples.
Course Compass Resources
- In Research Navigator, use the Start Writing tab to find the article “Understanding & Avoiding Plagiarism.”
- In MyCompLab, the Research Section, click on the "Research Video Tutorials" link. In the Writing in Action Series, click on “How to Avoid Plagiarism.”
- In MyCompLab, the Writing Section, click on "Writing Video Tutorials." In the Office Hours Series, please click on “Avoiding Plagiarism.”
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