Paraphrasing

A strategy for paraphrasing is to copy a passage and change a few words.

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A paraphrased passage should have the same meaning as the original passage.

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When paraphrasing, as long as the author is cited in the passage the wording can be exactly  the same as the original.

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 It is unnecessary to include an in-text citation when paraphrasing since you are sharing the ideas from another author in your own words.

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When including a source in your writing, correct paraphrasing means:

• Making a few changes to the original source and including an in-text citation.

• Using quotation marks around a source and including an in-text citation.

• Using ideas from a source and including a reference in your works cited page.

• Rewriting a source in your own words and both citing and referencing it.