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Paraphrasing Examples and Guidelines

This document provides examples of paraphrasing and guidelines for acceptable paraphrasing. It notes that an acceptable paraphrase restates the core ideas and information in new words and structures, while an unacceptable paraphrase just substitutes in synonyms without changing the structure or word order. The document then provides four paragraphs to paraphrase as examples. Acceptable paraphrases of the four paragraphs are also provided that restate the key details and meanings in new ways without directly copying the original wording.

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Paraphrasing Examples and Guidelines

This document provides examples of paraphrasing and guidelines for acceptable paraphrasing. It notes that an acceptable paraphrase restates the core ideas and information in new words and structures, while an unacceptable paraphrase just substitutes in synonyms without changing the structure or word order. The document then provides four paragraphs to paraphrase as examples. Acceptable paraphrases of the four paragraphs are also provided that restate the key details and meanings in new ways without directly copying the original wording.

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Paraphrasing Answer Key

Example 1: An example of acceptable paraphrasing:


Original Material
New York is referred to as the city that never sleeps. At nights, people can be assured that
something is going on no matter what the time.
Paraphrase
In New York, there is something to do at all hours of the night.
Example 2: An example of unacceptable paraphrasing:
Original Material
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with approximately 2.5 million
residents, and the second-largest in area.
Paraphrase
Brooklyn is the most populous borough in New York City, with about 2.5 million residents, and is
the second biggest area.
This is a bad example of paraphrasing because it substitutes a few words with synonyms but the
structure and word order remains the same as the original.
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Directions: Paraphrase the following paragraphs.
1. Hemmingways work contains a lot of symbolism. In The Old Man and The Sea, the protagonist is
struggling to capture a large marlin. His struggle against the marlin symbolizes the protagonists struggle
against defeat. Hemmingways use of symbolism truly affects the way the reader reads and interprets
his work.
Paraphrase:
- When reading Hemmingways work, it is important to recognize how symbolism affects
interpretation.
- Hemmingways use of symbolism affects the readers interpretation of the work.
2. Organic foods are said to be healthier because they are grown without pesticides, radiation, or
genetic mutations that most non-organic food contains. Non-organic foods are often injected with
hormones and dyes, which jeopardize the quality of the food.
Paraphrase:
- Organic foods are healthier than most non-organic foods.

3. No historian should begin research with someone elses notes. Taking notes is the first (and perhaps
most important step) in developing our own interpretation of a subject. It forces us to decide (again and
again) what is interesting and important (Reuben, 2005, p. 413).
Paraphrase:
- Reuben (2005) states that in order to develop an original analysis of their topic, historians must
commence research with their own notes rather than relying on a secondary analysis of
anothers.
4. According to our survey, 30 percent of students agreed that the university should offer a moneyback guarantee if students fail to get the job they really want in their field because many students are
finding themselves unemployed when they graduate (Abrams 45).
Paraphrase:
-

Abrams survey reveals that the lack of job placement for university graduates has caused some
students to believe that their education should come with a money-back guarantee (45).
According to a survey conducted by Abrams, some students agreed that the university should
offer them a money-back guarantee if they fail to find a job in their desired field (45).
Some students agree that universities should have more responsibility in finding their students
employment after graduation.

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