Paraphrase


Paraphrase is a rephrasing, rewording, or restatement of an excerpt from a source. Paraphrases are written i


n yu wn wod or o


paraphrase is in your own words instead of the sources. QUICK LIST: - Write y


or paraphrase in yu u rs. Simply, you are translating sentences from English to English, but now the


or own words and sentence structures.


- The paraphrase should be about the same length as the excerpt from the source. Think of it as a 1-1 substitution.


- Each paraphrase requires a signal phrase to establish a clear boundary between your ideas and the source’s.


- Each paraphrase requires an in-text citation that corresponds to an entry on your works cited page.


- Read the source more than once and be sure you completely understand the main idea before writing your paraphrase.


- Why paraphrase? When the excerpt from the source has important information that may not be expressed in a way your audience can easily understand, paraphrase. You are translating an excerpt from the source so that your audience for your essay can understand the excerpt.


Do


 Do write the entire paraphrase in your own words and sentence structures.


 Do make your paraphrase a similar length as the excerpt from the source. If the excerpt from the source is three sentences, your paraphrase should be three sentences.


 Do provide an in-text citation that corresponds to the works cited page at the end of your paraphrase.


 Do use a thesaurus when paraphrasing. Write out a first draft. Let it sit. Then write another draft. Let it simmer like a fine gumbo.


Do not


 Do not copy any exact words and phrases from the source.


 Do not write a paraphrase that is much shorter than the excerpt from the source. That would be a summary.


 Do not forget to cite the paraphrase you have written in your own words, but not your own ideas.


 Do not misinterpret the excerpt from the source.


 Do not include your own opinion or ideas in the paraphrase. Save that for after your paraphrase.


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