In this Brain Food workshop session, we provide foundational skills and strategies to help you paraphrase and summarize more effectively when writing the introduction, literature review and discussion sections of your thesis or dissertation.

Topics covered will include:

• Avoiding Plagiarism: We discuss the University’s guidelines for maintaining academic integrity as they relate to including the ideas and conclusions of others in your thesis or dissertation.
• Paraphrasing: Paraphrasing is a vital skill for including evidence from published sources in your thesis or dissertation while avoiding plagiarism. We discuss the features of effective paraphrases and strategies for creating your own. You will have an opportunity to apply these strategies and practice these essential skills.
• Summarizing: Summarizing is a useful skill for condensing large amounts of material into smaller chunks relevant to your topic. Learn strategies for summarizing, and practice your skills.

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