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Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing is the process of rephrasing text or spoken content in your own words while
retaining the original meaning. It is commonly used in writing and speaking to simplify,
clarify, or adapt content without copying it verbatim.

1. Why Paraphrase?
 To avoid plagiarism.
 To simplify complex ideas.
 To integrate information into your own writing style.
 To show understanding of a text or concept.

2. Steps to Paraphrase E ectively


1. Understand the Original Text:
o Read or listen to the content thoroughly.
o Ensure you grasp the meaning and key ideas.
2. Take Notes:
o Write down the main points in your own words.
3. Rephrase Using Synonyms and Structure Changes:
o Replace words with synonyms where appropriate.
o Change the sentence structure, but ensure the meaning stays the same.
4. Keep the Meaning:
o Avoid altering the intended message or leaving out key details.
5. Review and Compare:
o Check your paraphrase against the original to ensure it is accurate and not too
similar.
3. Techniques for Paraphrasing
a) Use Synonyms:
 Replace words with similar meanings.
 Original: The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
Paraphrase: The speedy brown fox leapt over the idle dog.
b) Change Sentence Structure:
 Rearrange clauses or rewrite in a di erent grammatical form.
 Original: She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
Paraphrase: In her spare moments, she takes pleasure in reading novels.
c) Condense or Expand:
 Simplify lengthy explanations or elaborate on concise statements.
 Original: Global warming is caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere.
Paraphrase: The rise in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere leads to global
warming.
d) Switch Voice:
 Convert between active and passive voice.
 Original: The committee approved the proposal.
Paraphrase: The proposal was approved by the committee.

4. Common Mistakes in Paraphrasing


 Too Close to the Original: Changing only a few words (this may still be considered
plagiarism).
 Losing the Meaning: Altering the message or omitting key information.
 Overuse of Synonyms: Replacing words in a way that makes the text awkward or
unclear.

5. Examples of E ective Paraphrasing


Example 1:
Original: Climate change poses a significant threat to biodiversity worldwide.
Paraphrase: Biodiversity across the globe is at serious risk due to climate change.
Example 2:
Original: The teacher emphasized the importance of submitting assignments on time to
avoid penalties.
Paraphrase: The instructor stressed that turning in assignments punctually is crucial to
prevent penalties.

6. Tools and Tips for Paraphrasing


 Tools: Use paraphrasing tools for assistance but ensure manual review to maintain
accuracy and tone.
 Practice: Regular practice improves your ability to paraphrase naturally.
 Read Widely: A strong vocabulary and exposure to varied sentence structures help
create e ective paraphrases.

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