How do you cite paraphrasing from a book?

When citing a paraphrase from a book, include the author's last name, the year of publication, and the relevant page number(s). Here are some examples using different referencing styles:

APA style:

- (Smith, 2023, p. 15)

- Smith (2023) explains that... (p. 15)

MLA style:

- (Smith 15)

- According to Smith, "quotation or paraphrase" (15).

Chicago style:

- Smith, 2023, 15.

- Smith argues that "quotation or paraphrase" (2023, 15).

Make sure to follow the specific guidelines of the referencing style you are using for the correct formatting of names, dates, and page numbers.