Which of the following is a goal of paraphrasing?


to quote the main idea of what you have read, giving credit to the original source

to state the main idea of what you have read in your own words

to restate the most important points from the original information in your own words

to change the words and order of the sentences of what you have read





Second, meanwhile, and to summarize are examples of what kind of words?


thesis statements

transitional words

introductions

conclusions




What is the main purpose of a concluding paragraph?


to introduce the reader to the topic, main idea, and purpose of the writing

to logically present your ideas in the order they are discussed in the essay

to restate your main ideas and make a lasting impression on your reader

to provide a list of transitional words that will help your reader make sense of the writin