English language learners: This is a six-slide presentation to help you revisit information on paraphrasing, so you can apply the skill in your personal, academic, and professional life (RZP - January 2020).

1. Created by: RZP
Topic: Paraphrasing OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: January 2020
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o What is it?
o How can I use it?
o Why is it important?
PARAPHRASING

2. Paraphrasing
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DEFINITION Paraphrasing is the practice of
using different words to convey
the same meaning as the
original text in order to
personalize the statement and
bring more clarity to the
passage (RZP, 2020).
What is it?
“Paraphrasing means writing an original text in a different way” (Gryz, 2018).
Sources: Adapted from resources provided by KG (2018)

3. Paraphrasing
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PROCESS
o Read original text
o Understand the tone
o Use synonyms with similar connotation
o Use antonyms
o Apply different format
o Change word order
o Apply different word form
How can I use it?
“… knowledge of grammar is essential” (Gryz, 2018).
Sources: Adapted from resources provided by KG (2018)

4. Paraphrasing
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PURPOSE
o Simplify thoughts
o Emphasize ideas
o Show understanding
o Personalize passages
o Avoid plagiarism
Why is it important?
“… sources must be cited even when paraphrasing” (Gryz, 2018).
Sources: Adapted from resources provided by KG (2018)

5. Quoting and Paraphrasing
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Reflection “connotes
quietude, solitude, and a
leisurely involvement of
ideas” (Rose, 2013, p. 2).
APA 6th edition
Rose, E. (2013). On reflection: An essay on technology, education, and the status
of thought in the twenty-first century. Toronto, CA: Canadian Scholars’ Press.
According to Rose (2013),
reflection suggests
calmness, seclusion, and
the unhurried connection
of ideas (p. 2).
APA 7th edition
Rose, E. (2013). On reflection: An essay on technology, education, and the status
of thought in the twenty-first century. Canadian Scholars’ Press.

6. Created by: RZP
Topic: Paraphrasing OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: January 2020
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Images: courtesy of ClipArt
o What it is
o How I can use it
o Why it is important
PARAPHRASING
Now, I know