Unit 3: Writing a Summary

Question 1

a process of distilling essential concepts

Answer 1

Summarizing

Question 2

Techniques in preparing to write a summary

Answer 2

Previewing
Skimming

Question 3

Looking over the text before actually reading it

Answer 3

Previewing

Question 4

Reading rapidly to get a general overview of the text

Answer 4

Skimming

Question 5

Set goals
Don’t skip titles!
A.T.A.Y. (Author, Title, year of publication)
Subject Matter
Chapters and headings
Read the abstract

Answer 5

Things to consider when previewing

Question 6

Preview text
Read the first paragraph
Keep your eyes moving
Read the closing paragraph
Go back to the beginning
Do a more focused reading

Answer 6

Skimming

Question 7

reading rapidly but with the purpose of finding a particular fact or figure for your research

Answer 7

Scanning

Question 8

These are included in writing a summary

Answer 8

Title and author
Thesis Statement
Main Points
Important details

Question 9

These should be avoided in writing a summary

Answer 9

Minor details
Examples
opinions
Personal responses