Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Paraphrasing
- Definition
- Express others’
ideas in your
own words
- Must include citation
- Different from summary
(shorter) and quotation
(exact words)
- Steps to Paraphrase (Process)
- Read until you fully understand the text
- Put the text aside
- Rewrite in your own words
- Compare with the original for accuracy
- Use quotation marks for special terms
- Write citation details
- Elements to Consider
- Plagiarism: Avoid
copying
structure/words
- Common Knowledge:
Cite unless it’s widely
known and you knew it
before
- Citation: Always cite when
paraphrasing
- Note-taking: Separate your
words from exact quotes;
- Academic Value:
Paraphrasing shows
understanding, avoids
over-quoting,
strengthens your voice
- Why It Matters
- Builds credibility
- Distinguishes your ideas
from sources
- Avoids academic dishonesty