DIY Research

Paraphrasing is to express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity. "you can either quote or paraphrase literary texts"

What are the 3 steps of paraphrasing?

To paraphrase, follow the steps below:

• Read the original text until you grasp its meaning; then set it aside.
• Using your memory, write down the main points or concepts.
• Change the structure of the text by varying the opening, changing the order of sentences, lengthening or shortening sentences, etc.