1. Create a sequence of steps that you will follow to make sure that you paraphrase without plagiarizing.
2. Apply your sequence of steps to paraphrase the paragraph given below.
3. E-mail me your sequence of steps and your work from step 2 at president_dr(at)yahoo(dot)ca.

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Whales are large mammals that live in the ocean. There are two groups of whales called baleen and toothed. Dolphins are toothed whales. All whales have special features that help them survive in the water.

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