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Role of Paraphrasing in Research Writing
1. Department of English, MK Bhavnagar University
Role of Paraphrasing in Research Writing
Paper no.209 Research Methodology
Subject Code: 22416
2. I am Divya Sheta.
● MA Part II, Semester IV
● Topic : Role of Paraphrasing in Research Writing
● Paper no.209 Research Methodology
● Subject Code: 22416
● Enrollment Number: 4069206420210033
● Contact Info : divyasheta@gmail.com
● Submitted to : S.B.Gardi Department of English,MK Bhavnagar
University.
4. ➔ What does Paraphrasing mean in research writing?
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary:
● a restatement of a text, passage, or work
giving the meaning in another form
● rewriting the same information in a
different way. It helps you better to
integrate the ideas into the particular piece
you are writing.(“Paraphrasing for Beginners
| IOE Writing Centre - UCL – University
College London”)
● A part of a process of understanding and
responding to a specific written passage.
This means that the writers should deal with
the people’s ideas to get the whole
explanation of the source text. (Ramadhani
118)
(Ellis)
6. ➔ Importance of Paraphrasing
● gives you a powerful alternative to using direct quotes, which
should be used infrequently.
● It is a useful way to use source material for your research
paper/essay - providing it is appropriately referenced.
● You need to use a variety of direct quotes (referenced),
indirect quotes or paraphrases (referenced), and your own
comments.
(Paraphrasing, Student administration)
● it prevents learners from plagiarizing as experienced L2
writers who are familiar with paraphrasing techniques have
been found to rely less on source texts than their novice peers
(Keck)
● paraphrasing can also show learners’ understanding of the
source text and demonstrates how well they can read and
write in their second language. (Na and Chi
Mai,11)
(English)
8. ● Avoid repeating yourself
● Avoid quoting someone else exactly
● Change your vocabulary (and do not
repeat)
● Develop your own 'voice' in your
writing
➔ How to Paraphrase
(MKBU, English.) Academic Writing: The Mechanics: Atanu Bhattacharya. YouTube,
(@HullUni_Library)
11. Details by ChatGPT on this presentation topic.
Paraphrasing is the act of restating information or ideas from a source in your own words. It plays an
important role in research writing because it allows writers to integrate the ideas of others into their
own work while still maintaining academic integrity.
Here are some of the reasons why paraphrasing is essential in research writing:
1. Avoiding plagiarism: Paraphrasing helps writers avoid plagiarism by preventing them from
copying text directly from sources. When writers paraphrase, they put the information into
their own words, which makes it clear that the ideas come from the source but are not copied
verbatim.
1. Demonstrating understanding: Paraphrasing shows that a writer understands the ideas they are
writing about. By putting the ideas into their own words, writers are demonstrating that they
have read and comprehended the source material.
12. Integrating sources: Paraphrasing allows writers to integrate the ideas of others into their
own work seamlessly. By paraphrasing, writers can include information from sources
without disrupting the flow of their writing.
Providing evidence: Paraphrasing can be used as evidence to support arguments in research
writing. By paraphrasing, writers can provide examples of other scholars who have studied
the same topic and come to similar conclusions.
Overall, paraphrasing is an important tool for writers in research writing. It allows writers to
integrate the ideas of others into their own work while still maintaining academic integrity
and demonstrating understanding of the topic
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