Examples (Harvard style of referencing)

Direct Quote:

"In a team, people work together to identify problems, form a consensus about what should be done and implement it." (Welbourne, 2001, p.3)

Incorrect paraphrase:

Welbourne (2001) says that people in teams work together to identify problems, agree what needs to be done and then act on it.

In this example a few words have been changed but the sentence is still basically in Welbourne's words.

Correct Paraphrase:

Welbourne (2001) says that teamwork involves team members agreeing on the nature of the problem and then working out a plan of action.

Here the meaning of the sentence is conveyed in your own words.