Mastering the Art of Paraphrasing in 5 Steps

This video tutorial by Jessica from Scribbr explains the art of paraphrasing in five easy steps. It covers the definition of paraphrasing, provides detailed steps, and offers tips to improve paraphrasing skills. The video also distinguishes between paraphrasing and quoting, emphasizing the importance of paraphrasing for better text flow and understanding. Viewers are encouraged to engage by liking the video and asking questions.

What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?

• To rewrite a passage in your own words without changing the meaning

• To add new information to the original text

• To copy the original text exactly

• To remove information from the original text

What is the first step in paraphrasing?

• Read the passage several times

• Note down the key concepts

• Write your version of the text

• Compare your paraphrase with the original

Which step involves writing your version of the text without looking at the original?

• Step 1

• Step 3

• Step 4

• Step 2

What should you do if you find phrases in your paraphrase that are too similar to the original?

• Remove the phrases

• Add quotation marks

• Make changes

• Ignore them

Which tool can help you easily cite sources?

• Microsoft Word

• Google Scholar

• Scribbr citation generator

• Grammarly

What is one tip to start your first sentence differently from the original source?

• Start at a different point

• Use the same words

• Copy the original sentence

• Use the same sentence structure

What can you use if you can't think of any synonyms?

• Grammar checker

• Thesaurus

• Spell checker

• Dictionary

How can you change the sentence structure to make paraphrasing easier?

• Use passive voice if the original is active

• Use the same structure

• Add more information

• Use more complex sentences

What is one way to break long sentences when paraphrasing?

• Remove some information

• Combine them into longer sentences

• Break them into smaller sentences

• Use the same sentence structure

When should you use quotes instead of paraphrasing?

• When you are giving a definition

• When you are unsure of the original meaning

• When you want to add new information

• When you want to remove information