If you’re having trouble paraphrasing a text effectively, try following these 5 steps:
- Read the passage several times to fully understand the meaning.
- Note down the key concepts from the passage.
- Write your paraphrase of the passage without looking at the original source.
- Compare your paraphrase text with the original source. If you find phrases too similar, make changes.
- Cite the source.
Taken from How to Paraphrase in 5 Easy Steps - Scribbr video
