Five steps to paraphrase

1. read several times to understand

2. key concepts
3. write your own version without looking
4. compare the text
5. cite the source

4 tips
- Start the first sentence with different points
- use synonyms
- change the sentence structure
- Break long sentences into short or the other way around

Main reasons to do it
To not quote. Only use quote to support your evidences
Gives your text flow