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Techniques of Summarizing

The following are all true about summarizing except for one thing: - The summary should be shorter than the original text. - The language used should be precise and specific. - The writer needs to be aware of what details need to be omitted. - The writer does not need to de-emphasize the purpose of the summary.

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Techniques of Summarizing

The following are all true about summarizing except for one thing: - The summary should be shorter than the original text. - The language used should be precise and specific. - The writer needs to be aware of what details need to be omitted. - The writer does not need to de-emphasize the purpose of the summary.

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The following are all true about summarizing 

except for:

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The writer needs to de-emphasize the purpose of the summary.


The language used should be precise and specific.


The summary should be shorter than the original text.


The writer needs to be aware of what details need to be omitted.

The writer should know the purpose of writing a summary.


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What chapter can the “summary of the study” be found in research?

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Introduction and Review of Related Literature


Methodology


Conclusions and Recommendations


Results and Discussion

The conclusion should contain the summary of the entire study, from
the background and context of the research to the results and
discussion of significant findings.
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All of the following statements are true about the steps of summarizing a
text except for:

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The use of cited direct quotations is possible to avoid plagiarism.


The text being summarized may be broken down into parts.


A personal opinion should be included in the summary.


Certain details may be omitted.

Personal opinions should not be included in a summary.


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Why should a writer be aware of the details that should be included or
retained?

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The details contribute to how much the reader will respond to the summary.


Unnecessary details should not be included in a summary.


The writer can just reword all the details for the summary so all content will still be included.


There is no need to filter out details.

A writer should remember the aim of summarizing, so the details which


are not needed should not be included.
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Why should each concept be limited to only one or two sentences?

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Each concept should be limited to only one or two sentences to make the summary shorter.


There is no limit for each concept.


Each concept should be limited to only one or two sentences to make room for the supporting
details.


It should only describe the main concept(s) in relation to the thesis
statement.

The function of these concepts is to support the thesis statement only.


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How should you summarize a work that uses many citations?

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Change the topic.


Change the language to minimize direct quotations.


Keep the original quotations.


Cite the original writer.

Summaries should make use of the summary writer’s own words and
should minimize the direct quotations.
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Arrange the following sentences to show an organized summary.

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Drag unnecessary answers here
Rearrange the items into the correct order

The ability to listen to the other person is essential in any
relationship.


Active listening between two parties encourages better
understanding.


In active listening, the two parties should be able to constructively
criticize each other.


Listening to one another, accepting differences in opinion, and
settling disagreements can help them maintain a good relationship.

The paragraph contains a flow of ideas about listening and constructive


criticism. The signal words indicate the order. This is a summarized
text, as it leaves out details about active listening and constructive
criticism.
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Using the paragraph about Bentley and the snowflakes, which part can be
improved for the summary?

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There is no need to improve.


The thesis statement may include more details.


The supporting details need to be elaborated.


The language used is too simple and vague.

The thesis statement is strong, but there is a lack of main ideas to


support it fully.
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Why are direct quotations not recommended in summarizing?

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There may be too much information.


The purpose may not be fulfilled.


There may be issues with plagiarism.


They make for a longer summary.

A summary is not a duplicate of one's work.


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Determine why the following paragraph is considered a proper ending to a
summary of a critique:

The show left the audience in tears, as they mourned the loss of the characters.
True, many lives were lost in the story, but the most important thing was that
the characters left a lasting mark in the audience. Each character had a
contribution, one that kept everyone watching until the curtain dropped. With
that kind of emotional fulfillment, the show was a hit.

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It illustrates a clear picture for the reader.


It gives an idea of how the show ended without too many details.


It aims to entertain the readers.


It is short to the point that no one knows what is being talked about.

It is a short paragraph about the end of a show, but it does not
enumerate all information about the show.
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