Objective Summary

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What should not be included in an objective summary?

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The word 'I,' personal opinions, and cited text evidence.

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What is a statement that is completely unbiased?

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Objective.

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What does a good objective summary focus on?

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The central idea of the text and only the details that support it.

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What should the second part of your topic sentence do?

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Use a verb that communicates the purpose of the text.

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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 an objective summary?

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To provide a concise and unbiased representation of the main ideas and supporting details of a text.

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How can you ensure your summary is objective?

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Avoid using personal opinions and focus on the text's content.

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What is the difference between subjective and objective summaries?

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Subjective summaries include personal opinions; objective summaries do not.

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What is a central idea in a text?

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The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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

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To maintain an unbiased and formal tone.