

Paraphrasing is similar to summarizing in that you: |
Paraphrasing differs from summarizing in that you: |
- Do not include your interpretation/analysis within the paraphrase—make a clear distinction between your thoughts and someone else's
- Should vary how you introduce or attribute your sources, like "according to…," or "so-and-so concludes that..."
- Always include a citation
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- Usually write about the same length as the original
- Use your own words, but you may occasionally want to include a sequence of words or a brief quote from the original (Remember to use "quotation marks" if you decide to include any sequence of words from the original.)
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Here's an example of what a paraphrase would look like in your paper if you were using MLA:
Original |
Summary in a Paper Using MLA |
In the third season, Giles was officially relieved from his Watcher duties, but he ignores that and continues as Buffy's trainer, confidant, and father-figure. |
Despite his termination by the Watcher's Council in season three, Giles persists to teach and counsel Buffy while playing a "father-figure" role (DeCandido 44). |
And this complete citation would go in your "Works Cited" list.
DeCandido, Graceanne A. "Bibliographic Good vs. Evil in Buffy the Vampire Slayer." American Libraries, Sept. 1999, pp. 44-47. |
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