Paraphrasing words

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Paraphrasing vs. quoting
If you complete thorough research and take notes on the sources you read, you will naturally end up paraphrasing most of the important information you find rather than using direct quotes. It is wise to limit the number of direct quotes in your paper because:

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  Paraphrasing shows that you clearly understand the meaning of a text
  
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  Your own voice will remain dominant throughout your paper
  
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  Quotes reduce the readability of your text
  

Quotes are appropriate when:

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  Giving a precise definition
  
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  Saying something about the author’s language or style
  
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  Providing evidence in support of an argument
  
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  Critiquing or analyzing a specific claim
  

Paraphrasing vs. summarizing
A paraphrase is a rewriting of a specific passage from someone else, so it will be approximately the same length as the source’s original quote.
When you completely or partially describe the outcome of a more substantial part of the research, it is called a summary.
There is a distinct difference between paraphrasing and summarizing. However, in general (as is the case in many universities), both are often referred to as paraphrasing.