1. I prefer putting the overview at the end of the first paragraph to orm ONE solid paragraph instead of two “thin” ones
2. Don’t write too long an overview; a maximum of two sentences.
3. It is OK to repeat information from the overview, but it’s even better to avoid it.
4. As for your question about paraphrasing, I have a fantastic answer from CHAT GPT:
Below is a detailed list of ways to paraphrase or vary the terms “percentages” and “proportions”, including their appropriate contexts:
🔹 Synonyms and Variations for “Percentages”
Per cent / Per centage
Example: “The percentage of students enrolling increased.”
➤ “The per cent of students enrolling rose.”
Share
Example: “A high percentage of revenue came from tourism.”
➤ “A large share of revenue came from tourism.”
Portion (context-dependent)
Example: “30% of the population were under 18.”
➤ “A significant portion of the population were under 18.”
Fraction (if context is mathematical or approximate)
Example: “60% of respondents agreed.”
➤ “Nearly two-thirds of respondents agreed.”
Figure (when referring to data values)
Example: “The percentage fell from 75% to 60%.”
➤ “The figure dropped from 75 to 60.”
Rate (especially in demographic or economic data)
Example: “The percentage of employment rose steadily.”
➤ “The employment rate increased steadily.”
Statistic / Statistical figure
Example: “The percentage of car ownership grew.”
➤ “This statistic increased over time.”
Level (often used in informal descriptions or overviews)
Example: “The percentage was higher among women.”
➤ “The level was higher among female participants.”
🔹 Synonyms and Variations for “Proportions”
Fraction
Example: “A large proportion of energy was from renewables.”
➤ “A large fraction of the energy came from renewable sources.”
Segment
Example: “A small proportion of sales were online.”
➤ “A small segment of sales occurred online.”
Part / Section
Example: “The highest proportion came from Asia.”
➤ “The largest part came from Asia.”
Component / Element
Example: “The smallest proportion was food expenses.”
➤ “Food was the smallest component of expenditure.”
Division (used when comparing among categories)
Example: “The proportions of age groups varied.”
➤ “The division among age groups varied considerably.”
Ratio (for direct comparisons between two values)
Example: “The proportion of men to women was 3:2.”
➤ “The ratio of men to women was 3 to 2.”
Make up / Account for (verb paraphrase)
Example: “Older people formed a small proportion.”
➤ “Older people accounted for a small part of the total.”
Constituted / Represented
Example: “Seniors made up 25% of the population.”
➤ “Seniors constituted one-quarter of the population.”
