Paraphrasing
A good paraphrase involves changing a text, so that it is quite different from the source, while retaining the meaning.
Three top tips for paraphrasing are:
- Use synonyms (words that have the same meaning as the original)
- Change the word class (e.g. adjective, noun, verb)
- Change the word order
The best way to paraphrase is to read the text, put it to one side and then explain it in your own words.
