The document summarizes a workshop on paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism. The workshop objectives include defining key terms like paraphrasing and summarizing, discussing effective paraphrasing techniques, and identifying plagiarism. The workshop covers exercises to practice paraphrasing and summarizing, defines plagiarism, and provides tips on finding one's own voice to avoid plagiarism. Effective paraphrasing involves restating text in one's own words while maintaining the original meaning.