Paraphrasing is defined as modifying original text to demonstrate understanding. It involves using synonyms while maintaining the core meaning. Paraphrasing is important for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It helps with comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and integrity. Paraphrasing shows that a student understands a topic rather than just copying.

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o Definition
o Examples
o Importance
PARAPHRASING II
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Created by: RZP
Topic: Paraphrasing II OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: February 2020

2. Paraphrasing is
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DEFINITIONo a learning strategy to retain information
o a practice that enables students to modify original text
o important in listening, speaking, reading, writing
o used to demonstrate clear understanding of a topic
“Our conceptual world view of
knowledge … is in the process of
being replaced by a more dynamic
and multi-faceted view” (Siemens,
2006, p. 3).
As posited by Siemens (2006), our
concept of knowledge is gravitating
toward a more active and energetic
perspective comprised of a multitude
of features.
Siemens, G. (2006). Knowing knowledge. https://archive.org/details/KnowingKnowledge

3. Paraphrasing is important in
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PROCESS
Control of language Vocabulary building
Comprehension of sentence structure
Word association

4. Paraphrasing is important in
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PROCESS
Listening
It helps with
o understanding of oral message
o application of word association in the outline
o use of synonyms with same denotation
o select synonyms that have similar connotation*
* Example of connotation: slim (thin) – positive connotation; skinny (too thin) – negative connotation

5. Paraphrasing is important in
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PROCESS
Speaking
It helps with
o control of language
o use of words with similar meaning*
o expression of others’ ideas in a different way
* Example: of denotation: the book is costly; the book is expensive – similar meaning

6. Paraphrasing is important in
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PROCESS
Reading
It helps with
o text comprehension
o vocabulary building
o word association
o comprehension of implied meaning *
* Example of implied meaning: blue (colour) – denotative meaning; blue (unhappy) – connotative meaning

7. Paraphrasing is important in
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PROCESS
Writing
It helps with
o integrity of text and writer*
o clarity of message
o level of vocabulary
o association of words
o demonstration of grammar
According to yourdictionary.com, integrity
relates to the pursuit of your own morals
and values in order to do the right thing in
every occasion.
Original text from yourdictionary.com:
*“Integrity means following your moral
or ethical convictions and doing the
right thing in all circumstances.”

8. Paraphrasing
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Why is it important?
It helps
o demonstrate text comprehension
o demonstrate your level of vocabulary*
o show evidence of grammatical flexibility
o personalize passages
o maintain academic integrity
Association of feelings (connotation) to literal meaning (denotation) of words:
* For example: cheap, inexpensive, affordable. Cheap means inexpensive but implies something of low quality

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PARAPHRASING II
Images: courtesy of ClipArt
Created by: RZP
Topic: Paraphrasing II OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: February 2020
o Definition
o Examples
o Importance