When writing a paper, rehrasing is important.You have to be able to put information into your own words when citing content.Rewriting the content in your own voice is how to start.Make sure you're being as clear as possible by reviewing your work and tweaking it as necessary.Make sure the work is completely rewritten.
Step 1: Make sure to read the content carefully.
It's important to read carefully to make sure you rephrase your own words.You have to read the content until you understand it.Take notes as you read.You will be rephrasing it slightly.Pause and restate what was said after reading each paragraph.You are explaining something to someone else.
Step 2: Words from the original text should not be used.
Unless you're quoting directly, cut most of the original language from your writing.Some words are unavoidable.If you're talking about a particular science term, you have to use that word.For the majority of the time, avoid the original words.If you're writing about sex determination in chromosomes, you need to use the term "chromosome."People think they can save time by replacing original words with synonyms.If you don't change the basic sentence structure, it can still be read as plagiarism.
Step 3: You should put the content in your own words.
If you were to describe the information to someone who wasn't familiar with the topic, you could rephrase it.Use your own words to describe the content.Sex is determined by the 'X' and 'Y' chromosomes, according to the original text.What can you say about this in your words?In humans, there are 46 unique chromosomes.The 'X' and 'Y' chromosomes determine biological sex.
Step 4: Continue with the existing content.
The end goal is to use the information to support your own thesis or argument.Think of how the content relates to your paper and how you cite it.The best way to determine the gender of an unborn child is with a DNA test, not a sonogram, if your paper is about that.
Step 5: When you're done, cite the source.
You need to source the content even if you put it in your own words.The guidelines of the writing style you use should be followed.According to that style, cite the source.Sources are sometimes cited in parentheses within the text or in footnotes/endnotes.
Step 6: Pick out your main points.
Referring to the original text is important.In one or two sentences, restate the main point.Make sure the original point is reflected in your paraphrased words.The original sentence reads, "In East ofEDEN, Steinbeck's Characters are caught in a morally ambiguous divide between good and evil."The main point is that the characters in East ofEDEN live in a gray area.You should read your sentence again.Steinbeck tries to show how characters choose between good and evil.The sentence glosses over the gray area.The main point should be reflected in your sentence.Steinbeck tries to show how his characters exist between good and evil.
Step 7: Refer to any confusing or incoherent sentences.
In an effort to paraphrase without plagiarizing, sentences often become poorly constructed and confusing.You should read through your paraphrased words and watch out for sentences that are difficult to comprehend.The characters in Mrs. Dalloway suffer trauma due to World War I, which is illustrated through Clarissa being frightened by a car malfunctioning and more dramatically through the shellshocked Septimus Smith.The sentence is too long.Smaller sentences are what it should be broken into.The characters in Mrs. Dalloway suffer from trauma due to World War I.Clarissa is scared by a malfunctioning car.It is later shown through the Septimus Smith.
Step 8: Provide all the necessary information.
It's easy to leave out details when you're trying to rewrite something.Discussing something should never be vague.Make sure you convey the information in your words.The murders occurred in a small suburb just outside of Chicago at nine o'clock in the morning.You wrote that the family was killed near Chicago.To add the missing details, rewrite the above sentence.The family was killed outside of Chicago in 1991.The murders were thought to have taken place in the morning.
Step 9: The structure should be changed in addition to the words.
Sentence structure can change naturally when you're rephrasing content.If you find any of your sentences or paragraphs too similar to the original work, change the structure to avoid plagiarizing.Changing structure involves starting with a different idea, fact, sentence or passage.A paragraph of literary analysis begins with an overview of character relationships before stating a theory on the work's theme.Paragraphing should state the theme first and then discuss character relationships.
Step 10: You can add your own style.
Think about your writing style and voice.Use your unique voice to write.You will be able to stray from the original content while providing a more engaging piece."After 40 years, the elephant remembered its training from when it was used in war."It's a good idea to be a little creative when saying something."Showing the old adage about elephants never forgetting, the war elephant recalled its training from 40 years prior."
Step 11: When necessary, use quotes.
If your own words aren't enough to convey the information, you can use the original source.Block quotes and quotation marks can be used if you decide to quote directly.You should cite the source according to the guidelines for your paper.Don't quote too much.Content in your own words is more important than restating the work of other writers.
Step 12: You can use an online tool to run your words.
You can check for plagiarism using online tools.DupliChecker or Copyleaks can be used to copy and paste your words.The tools will screen your words to make sure they don't duplicate existing content.Many teachers use online tools to check their students work for plagiarism.