To paraphrase a document for an informative essay, students should

draw conclusions based on facts in the text.

restate ideas from the text in their own words.

describe the time period when the text was written.

quote the text using the exact words in the document.

What explains the increase in life expectancy in botswana? a. the increased availability of jobs and an improved economy b. access to antiretroviral drugs, hiv/aids education, and widespread hiv/aids testing c. a series of military takeovers that stabilized the political system and led to education reform and increased literacy rates d. a recent military coup that led to an improved healthcare system select the best answer from the choices provided.