“i do not need to use a citation if i paraphrase because i put it in my own words.”
why is this statement inappropriate?

Even if the information has been restated in your own words and sentences structure, if you’re reworking someone else ideas, you still need to use citations.

Explanation:

explanation:

for  example, forests have higher evapotranspiration than other ecosystems,  such  as grasslands, because of their deeper roots and greater leaf area. thus forests have a net moistening effect on the atmosphere and become a moisture source for downwind ecosystems.