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APA Citation: Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing

When you write information from a source in your own words, cite the source by adding an in-text citation at the end of the paraphrase.

In-Text Citation Paraphrasing Example

Everyday math is easier when you have an understanding of fractions, decimals and percents (Ryan, 2002, p. 27).

According to Ryan (2002), everyday math is easier when you have an understanding of fractions, decimals and percents (p. 27).