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Paraphrase A: Paraphrase B:
Scientists believe that temperature rises Like other sea creatures inhabiting the vicinity of
resulting from climate change are negatively highly populated coasts, horse conchs have
impacting horse conchs living in the Gulf of lost important
Mexico. Development and pollution have area to advancement and contamination,
also deprived them of important breeding including preferred breeding grounds along mud
grounds (Barnett, 2022). flats and seagrass beds. Their Gulf home is
also heating up due to global warming, which
scientists think further puts pressure
on the creatures, predicated
upon the harmful effects extra warmth has on
other large mollusks (Barnett, 2022).
Restating someone else's remarks in your own words is known as paraphrasing.
Similar to what was previously discussed, you must still include an in-text citation when
paraphrasing. Generally speaking, the criteria for providing an in-text citation reference when
paraphrasing apply as well.
Usually, the content that has been paraphrased is
shorter than the original text. It is a useful ability since you may
alter the source with your text when you paraphrase.
Additionally, it aids in preventing overuse of direct quotation,
which can make your work read like an encyclopedia. By paraphrasing, you are also
demonstrating that you comprehended the original source's whole meaning. Read the
following steps to paraphrase:
• Read the original paragraph again to ensure that you comprehend it completely.
• Put the original text aside and create a word or phrase that will serve as your
paraphrase's topic.
• Use other words with the same meaning and function or rearrange the sentences to
create a more comprehensible paraphrase than the original paragraph.
• Add your own words, phrases, or clauses before and/or after the original paragraph, if it
is possible to do so (for example, alter certain relative clauses from passive to active or change
the sentence structure).
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