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Summary Writing

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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SUMMARIES

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN AN OBJECTIVE SUMMARY
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WHY SUMMARIZE?

  • Share information
  • Condense a longer piece of writing
  • Fill in someone who hasn't read the original
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INCLUDE...

  • Main points of the article
  • Not many details
  • Follow the order of the article
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ORGANIZE YOUR SUMMARY

  • Topic Sentence:
  • Name the source and central idea
  • Supporting Points:
  • How did the author make his/her case?
  • Concluding Sentence: Restate central idea
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PARAPHRASE!

  • Use your own words
  • Don't use direct quotes
  • Don't copy and paste
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MAKE IT OBJECTIVE

  • No opinions
  • No judgements
  • No personal views
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TO SUMMARIZE:

  • Make it clear for your readers
  • Include main points only
  • Organize your summary
  • Paraphrase--no quotes
  • Make it objective
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