To paraphrase effectively, one must restate the thesis' third and additional points using evidence in their own words, while maintaining their personal voice as primary and sources as supportive, followed by appropriate citations.
To paraphrase the central idea using third-person perspective, one must articulate the thesis' third and subsequent points in their own words, elaborated through paragraphs that draw on evidence. This process should be viewed as an intellectual dialogue between the student's thoughts and the source material, considering the student's voice as primary and the sources as supportive. To illustrate, Lily Tran articulates a concern in her research that global food systems are at risk due to climate change affecting farming practices, while also acknowledging farming's notable contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. She supports her points with references that indicate large-scale soil degradation has led to a significant loss in carbon sequestration capacity, contributing to atmospheric carbon increases.
When incorporating evidence, use mostly your own analysis, quotations, and paraphrasing, ensuring a balance where the student's ideas are dominant. This is done so that your argument is informed by secondary sources, not overwhelmed by them. Citations are essential in distinguishing one's ideas from those of others. Similarly, in storytelling, identify literary devices and present analysis in a blend of direct quotes and paraphrases from the text, with MLA formatting for in-text citations and Works Cited.