Paraphrasing Techniques: Enhancing Your Writing Skills
Paraphrasing involves rephrasing content in your own words while retaining the original meaning. This process includes changing synonyms, word forms, and sentence structures. By mastering paraphrasing techniques, you can improve the clarity and originality of your writing. Explore examples and tips to enhance your paraphrasing skills effectively.
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Paraphrasing To put something into your own words
-Your own interpretation of ideas that were said by someone else. -A way to borrow from a source.
Paraphrasing Techniques 1. Change to Synonyms 2. Change Word Forms 3. Change from a Clause to a Phrase 4. Change from Quoted Speech to Indirect Speech 5. Change from Active Voice to Passive Voice 6. Interpret Meaning Identify the underlying meaning of a statement. 7. Change Transitions
Example The stallion was content with the mare. The stallion was happy with the mare.
Try this After he ate lunch, John took a nap.
2. Interpret Meaning Identify the underlying meaning of a statement
Mrs. Lee said, I am ready for lunch. Mrs. Lee complained about being hungry.
Try this She entered the office and shut the door aloud.
3. Change Word Forms Use an adverb instead of an adjective Use a verb to replace a noun.
John is an accurate typist. John typesaccurately.
Its better than quoting lots of information. You don t quote as much, leaving more room for your ideas. When you put an idea in your own words, you understand it better.
Plagiarism The unauthorized use of the language and thoughts of another author and saying they are your own DON T WRITE WORD FOR WORD WHAT SOMEONE WRITES OR SAYS DON T CUT AND PASTE WHEN REASEARCHING FOR A PAPER OR PROJECT
1. What is a paraphrase? 2- 4. Reasons why we should paraphrase Paraphrase the given sentences. 5-6. Although it was raining, Bob walked to work. 7-8. A hotel employee will carry your bags.
Paraphrase the following statements: 1. I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. (W. Churchill) 2. He is considered the Andres Bonifacio of this era.
3. This job is as aggravating as putting toothpaste back into the tube. 4. In my solitude the walls are a blank silence until your smile glints.
Assignment What is quoting? What are the ways in quoting to avoid plagiarism?
