Summary writing

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Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary? Options: using your own words, summary being shorter than the text, quotes words from the text, including main ideas only

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quotes words from the text

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Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?

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No, it's shorter but has the same meaning.

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Paraphrasing means...

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to change the wording to your own words

Front

a shortened retelling of the important parts of a text or story

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Summary

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_____ is shorter than the original text

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A summary

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For _____, you need to use your own words.

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both

Front

What includes only main ideas?

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A summary

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What restates the original text in your own words?

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A paraphrase

Front

Choose the best paraphrase: Cannon Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

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Each year, many people visit Cannon Beach.

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What is the purpose for using transitional words?

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To help your reader follow your ideas