Objective Summary Review

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What are the two things an objective summary should never have?

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The word 'I' and your opinion.

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When writing objective summaries, students should pull details from each ____________ of the text.

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section.

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What should the first part of your topic sentence do?

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Identify the text (author and source).

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What are the characteristics of an objective summary?

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It should be brief, accurate, and objective.

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What is the purpose of using transitional words in writing?

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To help your reader follow your ideas.

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What is an objective summary?

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A concise restatement of the main ideas of a text without personal opinions or interpretations.

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Why is it important to avoid personal opinions in an objective summary?

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To maintain neutrality and focus on the text's content.

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What role does the author play in an objective summary?

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The author is identified to give credit and context to the summarized content.

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How can transitional words improve the flow of an objective summary?

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They connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is the difference between a summary and an objective summary?

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A summary may include personal opinions, while an objective summary strictly presents the text's main ideas.