Paraphrase

Paraphrasing

What is Paraphrasing?

When you paraphrase, you restate the author’s main idea in your own words. The words are changed, but the meaning stays the same.



OriginalThe Antarctic seals, however, after almost extinct, have made an astonishing comeback, and the population is now rapidly increasing.



OriginalThe Antarctic seals, however, after almost extinct, have made an astonishing comeback, and the population is now rapidly increasing.

ParaphraseAfter almost dying out, Antarctic seals make a big comeback.

Why do we paraphrase?

Make Marginal Notes


Make Marginal Notes

Test Comprehension


Make Marginal Notes

Test Comprehension

Create Study Guides


Make Marginal Notes

Test Comprehension

Create Study Guides

Prevent Plagiarism

What Makes a Good Paraphrase? It sticks with the topic.

What Makes a Good Paraphrase? It sticks with the topic. It is written in your own words.

What Makes a Good Paraphrase? It sticks with the topic. It is written in your own words. It is clear and easily understood.

What Makes a Good Paraphrase? It sticks with the topic. It is written in your own words. It is clear and easily understood. It is focused on the main idea, not the

minor details.

What Makes a Good Paraphrase? It sticks with the topic. It is written in your own words. It is clear and easily understood. It is focused on the main idea, not the

minor details. It remains true to the content.

How Can I Write a Good Paraphrase?

First, ask yourself, “What is the writer saying about the topic?” This will help you find the main idea.

Second, figure out which words can be paraphrased and which can’t.

Third, look away from the original text. This will help you find new words to describe the main idea.

Fourth, write it down clearly! Make sure you can understand it later on.

Where Can I Learn More?

Reading for Results by Laraine Flemming: pages 204-210.

Reading Across the Disciplines by Kathleen T. McWhorter: pages 199-203.

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