The Art of Summarizing Flashcards
1
Q
Why are summaries important?
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- Summaries save time by condensing
information. - Summarizing helps to clarify key points.
- Effective summaries communicate the essence of a text.
2
Q
Do’s of Summary Writing
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- Summaries should always be accurate (Written in your own words and provides accurate representation of the main points of the original text)
- Summaries should always be clear (Provide an easy to understand overview)
- Summaries should always be concise (Key points from the original text in a few words)
3
Q
Mistakes in Summarizing
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- Incorporating personal opinions
- Irrelevant details
- Plagiarism