Assignment: Paraphrase to make original information clear, concise, and accurate

However, the highlights indicate passages that have not been thoroughly paraphrased. You do not need a word-for-word use of synonyms, nor do you want to repeat the same words in a different order. 2. For this passage, the language is excessively wordy, so your challenge is to reduce the ideas into a single sentence. Notice the redundant use of words like products and experience. 3. You have done a very good job of translating the writer’s vague and colloquial diction into ideas that are clear. a. However, paraphrases do not require a word-for-word use of synonyms. Summarize the meaning of the sentence with only key concepts. You don’t need to include the room atmosphere detail. The reference to the boss’s wife never happened; the author was just using a playful analogy. b. If you are using quotation marks, you are not paraphrasing. c. When writing about another person, use appropriate pronouns: he/him: I had unintentionally… 4a.The graph is not well detailed with numbers or trends, so interpret the numbers based on the dates. b. Also, be sure to cite the source, which is listed on the bottom of the graph. Take your time revising this draft.