PARAPHRASES IN ACADEMIC WRITING: THE PATCHWORK DILEMMA

Abstract

Scientific discourse is grounded in the dialogue between authorial and external voices, making paraphrasing a central tool in academic writing. This article problematizes paraphrases in scientific production within the field of Language and Literature, aiming to understand how consulted references are mobilized and reformulated. Based on authors such as Fuchs, Ribeiro, and Hilgert, the analysis highlights paraphrases produced by graduate students from theoretical statements available on the web, revealing cases of fidelity and distortion of the original meaning. The results emphasize the urgency of strengthening academic writing instruction in higher education, focusing on the quality of interpretation and the ethical use of sources.

Keywords:
Paraphrase; Academic Writing; External Voices; Interpretive Fidelity; Source Plagiarism