{"id":339,"date":"2016-06-14T04:55:28","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T04:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-level3-english\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=339"},"modified":"2016-10-06T17:46:25","modified_gmt":"2016-10-06T17:46:25","slug":"text-paraphrasing","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-fmcc-engcomp1-2\/chapter\/text-paraphrasing\/","title":{"raw":"Paraphrasing","rendered":"Paraphrasing"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"textbox\">\r\n\r\nRecall from the video in the opening of this section that \"Sparky Sweets, PhD\" didn't use any direct quotes from <em>Animal Farm<\/em>, even for\u00a0capturing the book's thesis idea. Instead, he cast the main idea in unique language, which both made it memorable and also demonstrated his\u00a0deep understanding of the concept.\r\n\r\nRead on for advice on paraphrasing effectively, from Texas A&amp;M University.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you paraphrase, you recast someone else\u2019s words into an entirely new form. A good paraphrase doesn\u2019t simply substitute synonyms for the original words but substantially rewrites the passage\u2014without changing its meaning or emphasis. Always cite anything you paraphrase; failure to cite someone else\u2019s ideas, even if you reword them, is plagiarism.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>When to Paraphrase<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are many reasons to use a paraphrase as opposed to a direct quotation. You might need to paraphrase in any of the following situations:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The ideas in the original passage are more important than the style or authority of the author.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The ideas are more memorable than the author\u2019s language.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The original language is difficult to comprehend or highly technical.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">A quotation is too long and\/or wordy.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The original passage needs to be clarified.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The source of a quotation is unknown.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Writing a Paraphrase<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">First, re-read the original work to be sure you understand it. Then, set it aside and write what you think it means in your own words. Putting the original out of sight is helpful since it frees you from the temptation to merely rearrange the words or substitute a synonym or two. A successful paraphrase will typically involve several of the following: changing word order or sentence structure, combining related ideas, eliminating jargon or wordiness, simplifying the original, and using synonyms for key terms. If the original uses a very distinct term or phrase that you don\u2019t want to eliminate (or simply can\u2019t improve upon), use the term or phrase in quotation marks and incorporate it into your paraphrase. Finally, check to be sure you haven\u2019t altered the meaning of the original.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Incorporating a Paraphrase<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s important to integrate the paraphrase smoothly into the rest of your writing. A useful technique is to begin by acknowledging the source of the material. For instance, when paraphrasing a researcher named John Doe, you might say, \u201cAccording to Doe . . .\u201d or \u201cAs researcher Doe stated\u00a0. . .\u201d You can also give information about the source: \u201cAccording to John Doe, a prominent statistician, the idea of\u00a0 . . .\u201d You may also want to provide context to help your reader understand why you\u2019re including the paraphrased material: \u201cResearcher John Doe reached a similar conclusion when he stated that . . .\u201d Finally, be sure to cite the original.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Sample Paraphrase<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Original quotation from President Kennedy\u2019s inaugural address:<\/b>\u00a0\u201cAnd so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you\u2014ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.\u201d\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Paraphrase:<\/b>\u00a0In the closing of his inaugural address, President Kennedy implored both Americans and people from other nations to put aside their personal interests in order to work for the common good.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Checklist<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Does the paraphrase consist entirely of your own words?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Did you do more than just substitute synonyms or change the sentence structure?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Did you make it clear that you are using someone else\u2019s thoughts?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Did you keep the general meaning and emphasis of the original?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Did you correctly cite the paraphrase?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>Practice Paraphrasing<\/h3>\r\n<strong>The original passage:<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\"Scientists and policymakers generally agree that the likelihood of flooding in the UK will increase as a result of climate change. It is also accepted that sensible land use and development planning plays a role in the management of flood risk, while allowing necessary development to continue\" (Dept...Government, 2006, Evans et al., 2004; Thorne et al., 2007).<\/p>\r\n<strong>The paraphrase:<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Scientists and policymakers agree that climate change means that the likelihood of UK flooding will increase. It is also agreed that the role of sensible land use and development planning are important in the management of flood risk, also allowing necessary development to continue (Dept...Government, 2006; Evans et al., 2004; Thorne et al., 2007).<\/p>\r\nAnswer these questions about the paraphrase example from above to decide if it is a good or bad paraphrase.\r\n\r\n1. Has the student changed a lot of the words from the original passage?\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"509733\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"509733\"]No, the student did not change a lot of the words in the paraphrase. It is almost an exact replica of the original text, with only a few words changed here and there. A good paraphrase should represent your own interpretation without changing the original meaning.[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n2. Has the student changed the word order and structure compared to the original passage?\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"810315\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"810315\"]No, the student did not change the word order or basic structure of the original passage in the paraphrase. Its structure is almost exactly the same as the original passage. A good paraphrase should represent your own interpretation without changing the original meaning.[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n3. Has the student included a citation for the information?\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"815921\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"815921\"]Yes, the student did include a citation for the information (in APA style). However, even with the citation, this paraphrase would be considered plagiarism because it is so similar to the original passage.[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n4. Overall, do you think this is a good paraphrase?\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"288407\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"288407\"]This is not a good example of a proper paraphrase. Even though the information is cited in the text of the paraphrase, it is not substantially different from the original text. It does not reflect that the student understood and interpreted the information.[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<p>Recall from the video in the opening of this section that &#8220;Sparky Sweets, PhD&#8221; didn&#8217;t use any direct quotes from <em>Animal Farm<\/em>, even for\u00a0capturing the book&#8217;s thesis idea. Instead, he cast the main idea in unique language, which both made it memorable and also demonstrated his\u00a0deep understanding of the concept.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for advice on paraphrasing effectively, from Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you paraphrase, you recast someone else\u2019s words into an entirely new form. A good paraphrase doesn\u2019t simply substitute synonyms for the original words but substantially rewrites the passage\u2014without changing its meaning or emphasis. Always cite anything you paraphrase; failure to cite someone else\u2019s ideas, even if you reword them, is plagiarism.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>When to Paraphrase<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are many reasons to use a paraphrase as opposed to a direct quotation. You might need to paraphrase in any of the following situations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The ideas in the original passage are more important than the style or authority of the author.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The ideas are more memorable than the author\u2019s language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The original language is difficult to comprehend or highly technical.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">A quotation is too long and\/or wordy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The original passage needs to be clarified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">The source of a quotation is unknown.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Writing a Paraphrase<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">First, re-read the original work to be sure you understand it. Then, set it aside and write what you think it means in your own words. Putting the original out of sight is helpful since it frees you from the temptation to merely rearrange the words or substitute a synonym or two. A successful paraphrase will typically involve several of the following: changing word order or sentence structure, combining related ideas, eliminating jargon or wordiness, simplifying the original, and using synonyms for key terms. If the original uses a very distinct term or phrase that you don\u2019t want to eliminate (or simply can\u2019t improve upon), use the term or phrase in quotation marks and incorporate it into your paraphrase. Finally, check to be sure you haven\u2019t altered the meaning of the original.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Incorporating a Paraphrase<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s important to integrate the paraphrase smoothly into the rest of your writing. A useful technique is to begin by acknowledging the source of the material. For instance, when paraphrasing a researcher named John Doe, you might say, \u201cAccording to Doe . . .\u201d or \u201cAs researcher Doe stated\u00a0. . .\u201d You can also give information about the source: \u201cAccording to John Doe, a prominent statistician, the idea of\u00a0 . . .\u201d You may also want to provide context to help your reader understand why you\u2019re including the paraphrased material: \u201cResearcher John Doe reached a similar conclusion when he stated that . . .\u201d Finally, be sure to cite the original.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Sample Paraphrase<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Original quotation from President Kennedy\u2019s inaugural address:<\/b>\u00a0\u201cAnd so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you\u2014ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Paraphrase:<\/b>\u00a0In the closing of his inaugural address, President Kennedy implored both Americans and people from other nations to put aside their personal interests in order to work for the common good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Checklist<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Does the paraphrase consist entirely of your own words?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Did you do more than just substitute synonyms or change the sentence structure?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Did you make it clear that you are using someone else\u2019s thoughts?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Did you keep the general meaning and emphasis of the original?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Did you correctly cite the paraphrase?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Practice Paraphrasing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The original passage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8220;Scientists and policymakers generally agree that the likelihood of flooding in the UK will increase as a result of climate change. It is also accepted that sensible land use and development planning plays a role in the management of flood risk, while allowing necessary development to continue&#8221; (Dept&#8230;Government, 2006, Evans et al., 2004; Thorne et al., 2007).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The paraphrase:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Scientists and policymakers agree that climate change means that the likelihood of UK flooding will increase. It is also agreed that the role of sensible land use and development planning are important in the management of flood risk, also allowing necessary development to continue (Dept&#8230;Government, 2006; Evans et al., 2004; Thorne et al., 2007).<\/p>\n<p>Answer these questions about the paraphrase example from above to decide if it is a good or bad paraphrase.<\/p>\n<p>1. Has the student changed a lot of the words from the original passage?<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q509733\">Show Answer<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q509733\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">No, the student did not change a lot of the words in the paraphrase. It is almost an exact replica of the original text, with only a few words changed here and there. A good paraphrase should represent your own interpretation without changing the original meaning.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Has the student changed the word order and structure compared to the original passage?<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q810315\">Show Answer<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q810315\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">No, the student did not change the word order or basic structure of the original passage in the paraphrase. Its structure is almost exactly the same as the original passage. A good paraphrase should represent your own interpretation without changing the original meaning.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Has the student included a citation for the information?<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q815921\">Show Answer<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q815921\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">Yes, the student did include a citation for the information (in APA style). However, even with the citation, this paraphrase would be considered plagiarism because it is so similar to the original passage.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. Overall, do you think this is a good paraphrase?<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"q288407\">Show Answer<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"q288407\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">This is not a good example of a proper paraphrase. Even though the information is cited in the text of the paraphrase, it is not substantially different from the original text. 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