Paraphrasing characteristics

1. Re-tell what the author of a text has said

2. re-tell in your own words

3. Do not change the meaning

4. Make it slightly shorter

5. Use synonyms

6. Cite the author''s name

7. Cite the source: title, journal / book, etc.

8. Go to page 188 for more information, particularly at the bottom of it, where you can find expressions how to start. Attention to 'DOs and DON'Ts'

9. Combine sentences