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What is

paraphrase
?

Paraphrasing means how to


write something in your own
words. (Gilmore, barry. 2009)
PARAPHRASE QUOTATION
Put the text in Qualify for SUMMARIZE
your own word your writing
Avoid copying
Shorter than
Use quotation
the text the text
mark
Rearrange Use your
similar text One
expression as own words
Ask yourself if
you included all part of Main ideas
the important another one only
points only
(Gilmore,
barry. 2009)
1. Read
carefully

6. Cite the 2. Make


paraphrase sure your
text understand
Steps to
paraphr
ase
5. Check to 3. Go
see the away
differences and take
a break
4. Rewrite
it in your
own word
(Gilmore, barry.
2009)
New york city, an enganging city with a vibrant
ambience and exhilarating pace, is one of the foremost
tourist destinations in the world.

One of the most popular place in the worls to visit is new


york. People love to visit because it is exciting and
interesting.

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