To put

something
into your own
words
 -Your own interpretation
of ideas that were said by
someone else.

-A way to borrow from a

source.
 Paraphrasing Techniques
1. Change to Synonyms
2. Change Word Forms
3. Change from a Clause to a Phrase
4. Change from Quoted Speech to Indirect Speech
5. Change from Active Voice to Passive Voice
6. Interpret Meaning
Identify the underlying meaning of a statement.
7. Change Transitions
1. Change to Synonyms
Example
The stallion was content with the
mare.

The stallion was happy with the

mare.
Try this…

After he ate lunch, John took a nap.

She has an alluring beauty, I like
her.
 2. Interpret Meaning
Identify the underlying meaning of
a statement
Mrs. Lee said, “I am ready for
lunch.”

Mrs. Lee complained about

being hungry.
Try this…
She entered the office and
shut the door aloud.
•His answer could raise a lot of issues.
 3. Change Word Forms

•Use an adverb instead of an

adjective
•Use a verb to replace a noun.
John is an accurate typist.

John types accurately.

She is fluent in English.
She is a nature lover.
• It’s better than quoting lots of
information.
• You don’t quote as much, leaving more
room for your ideas.
• When you put an idea in your own words,
you understand it better.
 Plagiarism
• The unauthorized use of the
language and thoughts of another
author and saying they are your own
DON’T WRITE WORD
FOR WORD WHAT
SOMEONE WRITES OR
SAYS

DON’T CUT AND PASTE

WHEN REASEARCHING
FOR A PAPER OR
PROJECT
Ways to effectively paraphrase
1. What is a paraphrase?
2- 4. Reasons why we should paraphrase
Paraphrase the given sentences.
5-6. Although it was raining, Bob walked
to work.
7-8. A hotel employee will carry your
bags.
Paraphrase the following statements:
1. I have nothing to offer but
blood, toil, tears and sweat. (W.
Churchill)
2. He is considered the Andres
Bonifacio of this era.
3. This job is as aggravating as
putting toothpaste back into the
tube.
4. “In my solitude the walls are a
blank silence until your smile glints.”
 Assignment

•What is quoting?
•What are the ways in quoting
to avoid plagiarism?