The document discusses different Boolean connectors that can be used in searches, including "or", "and", and "not". It also mentions searching with quotation marks and provides tips for paraphrasing sources, such as changing sentence structure and synonyms while keeping key words and attributing the original author. The document provides information on how Boolean connectors can expand or limit search results and gives advice for properly paraphrasing other works.
2. Boolean Connectors
Or – will increase results
because either word can
appear in the article
And – will limit results
because both words must
appear in an article
Not – will limit results
because it takes away a
keyword
12. Paraphrasing
When you have text Reread the original passage until you
understand its full meaning.
that you need to
paraphrase, consider Change the sentence structure.
these tips:
Do not use more than three words of the source
material in a row.
Use synonyms. A synonym is a word that means
approximately the same thing as another word.
Use key words from the original. While you need
to paraphrase in your words, you cannot, and
need not, substitute a different word for every
word in the original.
Attribute the author and the page number
directly after the paraphrased text.
13. Paraphrasing
Taking someone The Do Not’s
else’s information 1. Do not just choose a few words
or original thoughts
to change!
and putting it in
your own words. 2. Do not look at the original quote
When you have text as you try to paraphrase it!
that you need to
paraphrase, consider
these tips:
