tailieunhanh - Beginning writing 2 part 9

If the word group is a complete sentence, mark it with an S. At the end of the sentence, tell whether it is a statement, question, exclamation, or command. The first one has been done for you. (If the item is not a sentence, leave the lines blank.) | NAME DATE a WRITING A REPORT Paraphrasing Unless you are using a direct quotation avoid copying research information from sources word for word. Restate or paraphrase the information. When you are paraphrasing pick out the main points and restate them more briefly in your own words. A. Read the encyclopedia sentence about a common garden pest. Underline key words and phrases you would include if you paraphrased the information. APHID Ay Fihd is a tiny soft-bodied insect that sucks the juices of plants often severely damaging gardens orchards and farm crops. B. On the following lines paraphrase the sentence about aphids. C. The following sentences are written in overly formal language. Paraphrase each item restating it in simple everyday language. The first one has been done for you. 1. We employed the services of a youthful engineer to take charge of our landscaping necessities. e hired a b__y to the lawn and t_r_m__he lushes 2. Please deposit your refuse in the circular object meant for receiving the miscellaneous accumulation of paper materials remaining after a day of academic pursuit. 3. Those who have the authority to make such requests have asked that all pursuers of knowledge who attend this institution arrive at their scheduled meeting-places promptly at the time that has been previously assigned. 68 Beginning Writing 2 Saddleback Publishing Inc. 2001 Three Watson Irvine CA 92618 Phone 888 735-2225 Fax 888 734-4010 NAME DATE WRITING A REPORT Quoting Others When using direct quotations from your sources you must show that the quotations are not your words. To do this enclose the passage in quotation marks and give credit to the source. A. Underline each direct quote with one line. Circle the name of the source. 1. In Albert Einstein Immigrant Genius author Marci Raymond describes Einstein as declaring It was as if a storm had broken loose inside my head 2. The word April comes from a Latin word meaning to open. According to the .