Paraphrasing is a valuable skill because
It is better than quoting information from an undistinguished passage.
It help control the temptation to quote too much.
The mental process required for successful paraphrasing helps you to grasp the full meaning of the original.
Allows you to continue writing in your own personal tone and writing voice while quoting someone else’S material.8
8 Stepts to effective paraphrasing
1.rereadthe original passage until you understand its full meaning.
2.set the original aside, so it is out of sight, and write your paraphrase on note card.
3.jot down a few words below your paraphrase to remind you later how you envision using this material in your essay.
4.at the top of the note card, write a key word or phrase to indicate the subject of your paraphrase.
5.Now, take out the original passage, and check your rendition with the original to make sure that your version accurately expresses all the essential information in a new form.
6.use quotation make to identify any unique term or phraseology you have borrowed exactly from the source.
7.record the source including the page on your note card so that you can credit it easily if you decide to incorporate the material into your paper.
8.tip some students like to read highlight and annotate the section to make sure that they understand it then put the quote away, so it out of sight, and being writing the paraphrase.
Simple note card;