To write in your own words you can use thesaursas or dictionaries but a trick to do it well is to change the sentences around.
eg: internet or book way:
Paris is the capital of France and is the countrys most populated city. It has around 2,167,994 people living there.
wrote in your own words:
Paris is not only the capital of France but the worlds most populated city with around 2,167,994 people living there.
that is made all into one sentence and in own words.
To paraphrase expresses a meaning of something, either written or spoken, using different words, to clarify an original statement. To put something into one's own words without loosing the meaning
paraphrasing
When you are telling someone's ideas in your own words, you are paraphrasing.
To effectively put information into your own words, you should read the information carefully, understand the main points, and then rewrite it using your own language and style while maintaining the original meaning.
The author uses quotation marks around some words in the passage to signify that those words are being used in a non-literal or unconventional way. This can indicate sarcasm, irony, or to draw attention to a specific term or concept.
Northwest Passage has two root words. North on Northwest, and pass on passage.
When you are telling someone's ideas in your own words, you are paraphrasing.
take notes
transitional words
Circulation does mean travel and these are some other words you can put to use: flow, motion, movement, course, passage.
paraphrasing
Yes, please read the related link.