How to Paraphrase: The Best Way to Write in Your Own Words!

In this lesson about how to paraphrase in an essay, you will learn the basics of how to write in your own words when English is hard for you. However, note that it is very important to 1) change both the words & the sentence structure 2) cite the source. If it is too similar to the original, it may be considered plagiarism. See here for more info: mlahandbookplus.org/books/book/5/chapter/57098/…

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Come back soon for Part 2 about how to paraphrase in an essay, in which I will explain more about how to paraphrase to avoid plagiarism.

Handout: docs.google.com/document/d/13PF3XcKGAH2Kp8uT53X…

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT:

The Basics of Essay Writing: youtu.be/uFyuuSZYkY8

How to Write a Summary: youtu.be/bhtz7RSaKlc

How to Add Citations to Avoid Plagiarism (in MLA and APA Style): youtube.com/watch?v=P_8x9Ot7E1Y&list=PLTaPD…

English WRITING Lessons: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaPDxv5nudk2w9s_xU4…

English SENTENCES Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaPDxv5nudkueBaTBej…

How to Write RESEARCH QUESTIONS: youtu.be/yxCd8WmUPvg

How to Write TITLES: youtu.be/PQgnw3v7FZw

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PRACTICE: Try using my tips to paraphrase these sentences.

1. In the past, most smokers lived in wealthy countries, but nowadays, the opposite is true. Most smokers live in developing countries.

2. As students develop greater control of grammar and vocabulary, paraphrasing will become easier.

3. Children who are the first child in their families tend to be more independent and successful.

4. The large number of people suffering from diabetes, heart disease and obesity has led to greater challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Learn how to write in your own words with these basic ways to paraphrase in an essay. What is paraphrasing? Why do we need to paraphrase in an essay? What are the best ways to paraphrase to avoid plagiarism? In this ESL Writing Lesson with Examples:

0:00 How to Paraphrase
0:30 What is paraphrasing?
1:07 Why is paraphrasing important?
2:11 #1: Tell Your Friend
2:50 Example Paraphrase
6:05 #2: Grammar Toolkit
7:30 Synonyms
8:45 Move parts of the sentence
9:25 Change parts of speech
11:10 Affirmative & Negative
11:58 Combine sentences
13:05 Tips to make a good paraphrase

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