Paraphrase — English definition

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Where it is taught

In use

A paraphrase changes wording and structure while preserving meaning; it still needs credit.

Research Questions, Notes & Source Credit

“You dislike rules” is not a fair paraphrase of “this rule prevents some people from joining.

Discussion, Listening & Evidence

Keep a record of a source’s exact wording, your paraphrase, and your commentary in separate categories.

Research Notes, Quotation & Paraphrase

Questions using paraphrase

Problem 1

Explain paraphrase in the assigned reading, distinguishing it from a related idea.
Answer and explanation

A restatement in new wording and structure that preserves a source’s meaning and limits. A source note keeps exact quotation, paraphrase, and your own commentary visibly separate. Record the source label and location immediately. Waiting until the final draft encourages lost attribution and confusion about which wording is yours.

Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.

Problem 2

Write an accurate attributed paraphrase and identify the draft’s distortions.
Answer and explanation

According to Source A, two-thirds of the eighteen questionnaire respondents chose quieter drawing rather than shared projects from the offered options. The draft changes respondents into all residents, preference into a demand, and quieter drawing into guaranteed silence. An accurate paraphrase retains those category limits and identifies the source.

Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.

Problem 3

Develop an independent response: Write an accurate attributed paraphrase and identify the draft’s distortions. Locate two useful details or choices, and explain one limit or alternative.
Answer and explanation

According to Source A, two-thirds of the eighteen questionnaire respondents chose quieter drawing rather than shared projects from the offered options. The draft changes respondents into all residents, preference into a demand, and quieter drawing into guaranteed silence. An accurate paraphrase retains those category limits and identifies the source.

Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.

Problem 4

Explain paraphrase in your own words and give an example from the assigned reading or a fresh sentence.
Answer and explanation

A restatement in new wording and structure that preserves a source’s meaning and limits. The unit case offers this example to examine: According to Source A, two-thirds of the eighteen questionnaire respondents chose quieter drawing rather than shared projects from the offered options. The draft changes respondents into all residents, preference into a demand, and quieter drawing into guaranteed silence. An accurate paraphrase retains those category limits and identifies the source. Identify the wording or choice that fits the term. A different accurate example is acceptable.

Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.

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