3.3: Paraphrasing

"Paraphrasing is the process of expressing the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity." -Dictionary.

Paraphrasing involves rewording information from another source in your own words without altering its meaning.

Following are some of the Paraphrasing Tips that I have learnt:

1) Start at a different point than the original.

2) Use synonyms and related terms, keeping the original meaning.

3) Alter sentence structure and split information into separate sentences if needed.

4) Read the passage multiple times to grasp the meaning.

5) Take notes on key ideas after reading.

6) Rewrite based on your understanding, without checking the source.

7) Remember to cite where the information is from.

Thank You!