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Paraphrasing: Characteristics of A Good Paraphrase

The document discusses paraphrasing and how to properly paraphrase sources. It defines paraphrasing as restating the ideas of another person in your own words. To avoid plagiarism, which is important, one must think about and understand the information before restating it without directly quoting. The document also provides characteristics of a good paraphrase, the four R's of paraphrasing as rewording, rearranging, realizing what cannot be changed, and rechecking, as well as the STOP-THINK-PARAPHRASE strategy to effectively paraphrase sources.

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Paraphrasing: Characteristics of A Good Paraphrase

The document discusses paraphrasing and how to properly paraphrase sources. It defines paraphrasing as restating the ideas of another person in your own words. To avoid plagiarism, which is important, one must think about and understand the information before restating it without directly quoting. The document also provides characteristics of a good paraphrase, the four R's of paraphrasing as rewording, rearranging, realizing what cannot be changed, and rechecking, as well as the STOP-THINK-PARAPHRASE strategy to effectively paraphrase sources.

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PARAPHRASING

Is clearly restating something into your own words the idea or thoughts
of another person. When putting information into your own words, it
makes you think about what you've read and you will be more likely to
understand and remember it. In paraphrasing, the important rule is to
avoid plagiarism. It only shows that you've understood the information
from a certain text you've read, thus it enhance your credibility as a
writer. Also if you integrate source of information, avoid using too
much of direct quotations.

Characteristics of a Good Paraphrase


 Includes only the author's ideas
 Accurate and fair
 Entirely in your own words
 Properly cited

4R's of Paraphrasing

1. Reword: Can you replace any words with synonyms?


2. Rearrange: Can you move some words or phrases around?
3. Realize: Some information (names, dates, titles, etc.) can't be changed.
4. Recheck: Did you include the important information? Does it make
sense?
Strategies to Effective Paraphrasing

STOP-THINK-PARAPHRASE (STP)

STOP - Stop reading; cover the text.

THINK - What did I read?

PARAPHRASE - Put it in your own words; retell what you read.

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