• Four R's by Rachel Lynette of Minds in Bloom

  • Reword – Replace words and phrases with synonyms whenever you can.

  • Rearrange – Rearrange words within sentences to make new sentences. You can even rearrange the ideas presented within the paragraph.

  • Realize that some words and phrases cannot be changed – names, dates, titles, etc. cannot be replaced, but you can present them differently in your paraphrase.

  • Recheck – Make sure that your paraphrase conveys the same meaning as the original text.

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• Put quotation marks around all direct quotes

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• Cite quotes in your text and at the end of your paper. 

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• Paraphrased words require in-text and end of paper citations 

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• Summaries require in-text and end of paper citations 

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• Song lyrics must be cited. ​

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• Never copy and paste. 

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• Common knowledge needs no citation.