Paraphrasing

This "Paraphrasing"Flash handout is an indispensable quick and easy-to-follow guide that defines paraphrasing and gives examples of both poorly paraphrased and perfectly paraphrased information. Key steps help writers accurately paraphrase without plagiarizing.


What will I be able to do after reading this?
  • Paraphrase accurately and effectively.
When will I use it?
  • When you find information that serves your research purposes but does not need to be quoted, but rather paraphrased instead.
How should I use it?
  • As a learning tool to understand the expectations of paraphrasing.
  • As a check to ensure that your paraphrases do not border on plagiarism.
Why should I use it?
  • Accurate and creative paraphrasing are integral academic skills not only for respecting authors' original ideas, but also for avoiding the harsh penalties associated with plagiarism .
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