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Paraphrasing: Deonoso Lyrra Summer

The document discusses paraphrasing, which is restating the main ideas and details of a text in one's own words. It may match the original length. The document provides tips for paraphrasing such as rereading the original, writing the paraphrase without looking at the original, and checking it against the original. It also describes different types of paraphrasing like literal, structural, and alternative paraphrasing and provides an example comparing a summary to a paraphrase.

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Paraphrasing: Deonoso Lyrra Summer

The document discusses paraphrasing, which is restating the main ideas and details of a text in one's own words. It may match the original length. The document provides tips for paraphrasing such as rereading the original, writing the paraphrase without looking at the original, and checking it against the original. It also describes different types of paraphrasing like literal, structural, and alternative paraphrasing and provides an example comparing a summary to a paraphrase.

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Paraphrasing

Deonoso Lyrra Summer


Paraphrasing
a restatement in your own words of
the main idea and supporting details
of a text. A paraphrase may match the
length of the original work.
What is
Paraphrasing?
Tips in
Paraphrasing
1. Reread the original passage until you understand its full meaning.

2. Set the original aside, and write your paraphrase on a note card.

3. Jot down a few words below your paraphrase to remind you later how you
envision using this material. At the top of the note card, write a key word or
phrase to indicate the subject of your paraphrase.

4. Check your rendition with the original to make sure that your version
accurately expresses all the essential information in a new form.

5. Use quotation marks to identify any unique term or phraseology you have
borrowed exactly from the source.

6. 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.
Types of
Paraphrasing
1. Literal
Paraphrasing
2. Structural
Paraphrasing
3. Alternative
Paraphrasing
Example:
Mobile and computer technology may also affect
children’s sociability. The use of this technology may take
away hours from children’s social and playing time. Yet from
another perspective, it can help cultivate their communicative
and social skills through using different social media platforms
and sharing apps with friends. (Subia and Tatel, 2014)
Summary Paraphrase

(Subia and Tatel, 2014) view Subia and Tatel (2014) points that
technology as something that may through technology may have a negative
impact in children’s ability to socialize
affect the social lives of children in
since it minimizes chances of real life
a negative and positive way. interaction with others, they believe that
through interactive features of
technology such as sharing apps and
varying platforms for exchange,
technology can enhance social skills
among its young users.

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