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What is the purpose of paraphrasing?
To restate the original text in different words
When should you paraphrase instead of using direct quotations?
When you want to minimize direct quotation
What does 'clause reduction' involve in paraphrasing?
Reducing or changing clauses to phrases for simplicity
What is 'synonym replacement' in paraphrasing?
Changing words in the sentence with similar words or synonyms
What does 'change of parts of speech' involve in paraphrasing?
Changing the function of some words to a different part of speech
Study Notes
Paraphrasing Purpose and Techniques
- The primary purpose of paraphrasing is to convey the same meaning as the original text, but in different words, to avoid plagiarism and promote understanding.
When to Paraphrase
- Paraphrase instead of using direct quotations when:
- The original sentence is long or awkwardly phrased
- The original sentence is not essential to the point being made
- You need to simplify complex language or jargon
- You want to integrate the idea into your own writing seamlessly
Clause Reduction
- Clause reduction involves reducing a dependent clause to a phrase or a single word to simplify the original sentence structure.
Synonym Replacement
- Synonym replacement is a paraphrasing technique that involves replacing key words or phrases with their synonyms to create a new sentence with the same meaning.
Change of Parts of Speech
- Change of parts of speech involves converting a word or phrase from one part of speech (e.g., noun, verb, adjective) to another to create a paraphrased sentence.
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