Paraphrase

PARAPHRASES __ Steps to paraphrase a text: __ 1. By changing the vocabulary (verbs/nouns) 2. By changing the verb form (e.g. from active to passive) 3. By changing the word class (e.g. from verb to noun phrase) 4. By synthesis- you may need to combine two or more viewpoints or pieces of information from other writers in your paraphrase and summary. Often one reference will support another, but there may be opposing views as well.
 * Paraphrasing ** is a writing skill in which you “rephrase” information from an outside source in your own words without changing its meaning.

__example:__ It is extremely hard for students to comprehend the signifinance of controlling their time.

The importantance of time managing is considered to be very difficult to understand by learners.

(source: ENG 191, Course Pack, Set 2)