Pharaphrasing

Question 1

Definition of Paraphrasing

Answer 1

• Process of rephrasing or restating
  someone else’s ideas or information in your own words while preserving the original meaning.
• Involves changing the sentence structure, word choice, and sometimes the order of ideas, but without altering the underlying message or meaning of the source material.

Question 2

Direct Quotation

Answer 2

Definition: Using the exact words
from a source, enclosed in quotation
marks, with proper citation.

Example: Meditation has been
shown to “reduce stress and improve
concentration”.

Question 3

Importance of Paraphrasing

Answer 3

• Engagement with the source
• Understanding of information
• Ability to express in your own words
• Contribution of your own voice and analysis
• Accurately conveying the original idea in a new form while maintaining its meaning.