The easiest, quickest way to create a paraphrase is to use a free paraphrase generator like the one at the top of this page. To use this paraphrasing tool, paste in your source text, then click the “Paraphrase it” button. 

If you’d like to write a paraphrase from scratch, first read the original text closely. Then, convey the ideas expressed in the original text using your own words. To do this, you can use synonyms, change parts of speech, rearrange words, remove information, or add a personal take. You’ll likely want to use several of these tactics in your paraphrase to ensure you avoid plagiarism.

Lastly, you’ll always want to include an in-text citation for the original source when you’re using a paraphrase within the body of your written work and a full citation on your bibliography page that corresponds with it.