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Assistance is given about how to paraphrase.

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Summarizing in English is often tricky. I've overviewed some tips to assist you with this task.

Summarizing/Paraphrasing in a Nutshell

1. SCAN! Visually scan the article or source. Highlight any headings, key words, or any information that grab your attention.

2. READ! Before making any notes, carefully read the article one or two times completely.

3. WRITE! After reading, write down (in one sentence) ...

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