Summarizing

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What should a summary answer?

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A summary should answer the 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

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What can you summarize?

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You can summarize anything you read or watch.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short explanation of a text.

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When should you write a draft of your summary?

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You should write a draft of your summary after you've read the text, coded it, and re-read any sections you didn't understand.

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How should you write your summary?

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You should write your summary in your own words with complete sentences.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a concise overview of the main ideas of a text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a review?

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A summary provides a brief overview of the content, while a review offers an evaluation or opinion about the text.

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Can you summarize a movie?

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Yes, you can summarize a movie just like you can summarize a book or article.

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What should you avoid in a summary?

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You should avoid including personal opinions or unnecessary details in a summary.

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What is the first step in writing a summary?

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The first step in writing a summary is to read the text carefully.