Learning about Paraphrasing
- What
- How
Paraphrasing is like...
Recycling: When you paraphrase, you will take the author's words and turn them into a new sentence by using your own words to convey the same idea.
Re-purposing: While the idea remains the same, some of the words used are different, which ensures that your own writing style and voice is present, along with the original author's ideas. A citation at the end of the paraphrase signals that the words are yours but the thought is from the author cited. 
Direct Quotations and Paraphrases
Learn how to cite and format direct quotations, including short quotations and block quotations; make and indicate changes to quotations; and cite paraphrased material.
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Paraphrasing is a Process
Through the process of paraphrasing, you wil do the following:
- Understand what the author is trying to convey/explain/state
- Interact with the source to decide what purpose these words will play in your own writing
- Think critically to put the passage into your own words
- Differentiate between key words and common words
- Cite a source without using an exact quote
Use the 4 R process below in "Key Resource" to help you with paraphrasing.
Understanding Paraphrasing versus Summarizing
