I'm completely stuck, I'm doing a technical report and I have no idea how to paraphrase. I can't just change the scientific terms into my own words, I have to use them as they are, and the rest - I just can't find different words, it seems as if there's only one way of saying certain things.
Please help!!!
2007-04-10 21:48:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Stick to the main points - avoiding descriptives and examples, and don't cover the same point twice.
E.g. The apples were fresh, glossy, sweet and shiny. Everyone said they were the best. Yes they were the freshest apples available.
** The apples were fresh.
Maybe that's a bit simplistic, but the principle is the same.
Good luck.
2007-04-10 21:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, when assignments ask you to paraphrase, they're asking for two things: condense it and make it more accessible. If you can't do the latter because of technical terms that need to be preserved, then just see if you can boil the subject down into a shorter block of text, using your own words. Paraphrasing assignments are usually meant to show that you understand the material, and also to give you practice at doing expository writing.
If it helps, tell yourself "explain this text like you're talking to someone who knows NOTHING about it."
2007-04-10 21:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by magnutc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how to help you. You really need to provide an example of one of the terms. Usually science textbooks have a glossary of words and their meanings. Did you look for this?
Eg, Symbiotic relationship is when the parasite and the animal it lives off. both benefit from the relationship.
2007-04-10 21:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋