Stovall page 99 Exercise 4.7 Paraphrasing
Quotation 1 Paraphrased: Martin Goldsmith, general manager of the local public radio stations, said that the fundraising goal this year will be $100,000. The money will be going towards their programming efforts they provide for their audience and this goal will make programming attainable.
Quotation 2 Paraphrased: Marilyn Wall, president of the Walls Tire Co., said the current year has been successful for their company, orders went up 20 percent and they were able to recall many of their previously laid off employees. They were also able to expand their work force by adding 20 new jobs to various parts of the factory.
Quotation 3 Paraphrased: Marsha Moss, director of the local symphony orchestra, said that last nights concert was gratifying. It was enjoyable to play for an audience verses critics because they appreciate the many hours of hard work that goes into each concert.
Quotation 4 Paraphrased: Jerry Butts, member of the city council, said that their options were limited this year, they could either give the police their union raise and raise the property tax to pay for it, or deny the request and keep the taxes the same. Although, the police do deserve a raise he does not think the public will support it if their taxes will go up.
February 24, 2010 @ 4:34 pm
You got most of the important information in, but your sentences are plagued by awkward structure and comma splices. Read your work aloud and make sure it makes sense. 3/5.