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4. What is
the correct way to quote and paraphrase?
- Paraphrasing
Techniques
- Change
word form or part of speech (example)
- Use
synonyms of "relationship words" example
Look for relationship words such as contrast, cause, effect,
and substitute a word or phrase that conveys a similar meaning.
This will often change the structure of your sentence.
- Use
synonyms of phrases and words example
Your paraphrase can be longer or shorter than the original. Concentrate
on the meaning, not on the words.
- Change
the word order example
Change passive voice to active and move phrases and modifiers.
- Use
reversals or negatives that do not change the meaning example
- Do
not change concept words, special terms, or proper names example
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