Objective Summary Review

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What does paraphrasing mean?

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To change the wording to your own words.

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What should the first part of a topic sentence identify?

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The text (author and source).

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What is the purpose of the third piece of a topic sentence?

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To explain the central idea of the text.

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Does an objective summary change the meaning of the text?

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

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What are two things an objective summary should never include?

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The word 'I' and your opinion.

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Why is paraphrasing important in writing an objective summary?

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It helps to convey the original meaning in your own words without altering the content.

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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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How can you ensure your summary is objective?

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By avoiding personal pronouns and subjective language.

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What is the difference between a summary and an analysis?

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A summary restates the main ideas, while an analysis interprets and evaluates those ideas.

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What role does the central idea play in a topic sentence?

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It provides the main point that the rest of the paragraph will support.