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ParaphrasingAdapted from Longman Academic Writing Series 4

Paraphrasing

What’s a good definition?

Look on p. 58 in your text.

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A paraphrase is almost as long as the original

A paraphrase keeps the idea the same

A paraphrase is in your own words

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Analyze the Model

• Read the original paragraph on p.58., and the paraphrase on p. 59.

• Answer the questions on p.59 with a partner.

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MLA CitationAdapted from Purdue OWL Writing Lab

What is MLA Style?

MLA = Modern Language Association

It’s a style (kind) of abbreviating and citations, (using footnotes, quotations, paraphrases, and summaries,) in academic writing.

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MLA General Guidelines

The font should be Times, size 12.

All of the paper must be double-spaced.

Indent each paragraph.

Use the ‘tab’ key to indent.

Type your paper on a computer.

Print it out on white 8.5 x 11-inch paper.

Margins should be set to 2.5 centimeters.

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In-Text Citationshttps://

owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/

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Works Cited Pagehttps://

owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/