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    The document discusses techniques for writing effective summaries, including paraphrasing information, grasping central ideas, and condensing details. It outlines the key elements of a good summary such as being brief, factual, and avoiding personal views while retaining essential information from the original text.

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    Summary Writing the topic or general subject matter of the text;

    I. What is a summary? the author's assertion, comment, or position on the topic


    A summary is a shortened passage, which retains the
    essential information of the original. It is a fairl brief Supporting ideas
    restatement in your own words of the content of a passage. major supporting ideas;
    Note: you simply report back what the writer has said, relationship among these ideas
    without making value judgement. no specifics
    II. Characteristics of a good summary the author's purpise in writing
    Can be understood without reference to the originals; no personal opinions, ideas, and inferences.
    is a faithful reproduction of, or contians only the ideas or
    information of, the original;
    is brief without any unnecessary detail; Grammar and the structure of writing
    is a readable unified whole avoid direct qoutaion; use transitional words
    III. Techniques in summary writing Length
    1. Paraphrasing 1/4 to 1/3 of the original
    to paraphrase means to completely and correctly express Steps in writing a summary
    other people's ideas in one's own words. Read the article
    Examples: To understand the article and find the general theme.
    1. You've cooked us all a hot potato. Reread the article
    ( a troublesome person or issue) Divide into sections and label each section.
    2. Prevention is better than cure. Understand the important parts.
    ( It is better to prevent something upleasant from happening Write one-sentence summaries
    than try to put it right afterwards.) Summarize each section of thought.
    The importance of paraphrasing
    It helps us understand the original better. Formulate the thesis statement
    It helps us grasp the central idea and the main points. Weave the one-sentence section-summaries together.
    It helps us write summaries that are brief and to the point, Write the first draft
    and in our own words. A. In the first sentence or two
    Steps of Paraphrasing 1. The author's name
    Read the original carefully and comprehend its meaning 2. The article's or chapter's name
    wholly and correctly. 3. The author's thesis statement
    Consider the original article as a whole, not in isolated
    sentences. B. Then the summary sentences for each paragraph or
    III. Techniques in summary writing section
    2. Grasping the central ideas C. Express in your own words, to avoid plagiarism
    D. Occasional supporting ideas if necessary
    III. Techniques in summary writing Note:
    1. Eliminate unnecessary words and repetitions.
    3. Ways of condension 2. Eliminate personal ideas and inferences.
    Use synonyms or synonymous phrases 3. Use transitions for a smooth and logical flow of ideas.
    He had a good command of English 4. Conclude with a 'summin up' sentence.
    (He knew English well)
    Change the structure of simple sentences Edit the draft
    My brother has an appreciation of modern art. is all important information in the summary?
    (My brother appreciates modern art.) am I listing things out?
    am I saying the same thing over again?
    Turn complex into sentences Have I left out my personal views and ideas?
    He received a welcome that was as cold as ice. Does my summary 'hang together'?
    (He received an icy welcome.) Is my grammar, punctuation, and spelling correct?
    Combine the sentence Write the final draft.
    Hurry up. If you don't you'll miss the train.
    (Hurry up or you'll miss the train.) Now write the thesis statement for:
    4. Finding the topic sentence and making an outline
    topic sentence/ outline What are the effects of smoking on our health?
    IV. How to write a summary?
    1. The importance of summary wriitng *Mistakes are good for us. Please do not be afraid to make
    2. Necessary elements for a good summary them.*
    Proper citation
    title, author, source; date of publication and the text (journal
    articles)

    Thesis statement

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