Paraphrasing Introduction
Paraphrasing Introduction
Paraphrasing Introduction
Tactics to rewrite
something
in a different way
The Purpose of Paraphrasing
To say the same thing in another way, using
your own words.
To avoid plagiarism.
to shorten a longer statement but keep the
main ideas
to clarify meaning
What is NOT Paraphrasing
Changing a couple of words.
Deleting a couple words or phrases.
Rearranging the order of the words.
Paraphrasing
Techniques
1. Change from a Clause to a Phrase (or
vice versa)
2. Change from Quoted Speech to
Indirect Speech (or vice versa)
3. Change from Active Voice to Passive
Voice (or vice versa)
4. Change to Synonyms
5. Change Word Forms
Change from a Clause to a Phrase
After he studied, John took a nap.
After studying, John took a nap.
The house across the street is new.
The house that is across the street is new.
Change from Quoted Speech to
Indirect Speech
Mr. Lee said, “I am ready for lunch.”
Mr. Lee said he was ready for lunch.
“I am ready
for lunch.”
Change from Active Voice to
Passive Voice
I am ready
for Lunch
Change transitions
Although it was raining, Bob walked to work.
It was raining, but Bob walked to work.
It was raining; however, Bob walked to work.
…… and change word forms
Although it was raining, Bob walked to work.
It was raining, but Bob walked to work.