Science Writing

In scientific writing, you will \incorporate outside information from your sources by paraphrasing information, rather than directly quoting it.

The Purdue Online Writing Lab recommends 6 steps for effective paraphrasing:

1. Reread the original passage until you understand the full meaning.
2. Set the original aside, and write your paraphrase on a note card.
3. Jot down a few words below your paraphrase to remind you later how you envision using this material. At the top of the note card, write a key word or phrase to indicate the subject of your paraphrase. 
4. Check your rendition with the original to make sure that your version accurately expresses all the essential information in a new form.
5. Use quotation marks to identify any unique term or phraseology you have borrowed exactly from the source.
6. Record the source (including the page) on your note card so that you can credit it easily if you decide to incorporate the material into your paper. 

Watch the four videos below from Walden University Writing Center to learn more about paraphrasing and how to do it.