Paraphrasing helps you express someone else's idea in your own words.
Paraphrasing helps you understand and communicate ideas effectively while avoiding plagiarism.

Keep in mind
-Read the original text carefully to make sure you identify and understand its main ideas, key points and concepts.
-Replace words and phrases with synonyms wherever possible.
-Rearrange the order of words within sentences to create new ones.
-Remember that some words (like names, dates, or titles) cannot be changed