Objective Summary

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What is an objective summary?

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A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should not contain any opinions or bias.

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One thing that should not be included in an objective summary: How the text ends, Who wrote the text, An interesting part of the text, A specific quote from the text

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A specific quote from the text

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Another thing that should not be included in an objective summary:

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Small details about the text

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How should you start an objective summary?

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Name the title, author, and type of the text.

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How long should the average objective summary be?

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5 sentences

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How detailed should an objective summary be?

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You should only put in the major details so it's not too long.

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How many quotes from the text can I put in an objective summary?

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NONE.

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Which sentence is the most objective (the least biased or opinionated)? Options: "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and most people seem to like it. "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it is SO good. "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000. "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from my favorite album of theirs, No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.

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"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.

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Which answer below is the best objective summary? Options: Finding Nemo is my favorite movie. Everyone should watch it. Dory is my favorite character because she is so goofy and fun, but she also cares about Marlin and Nemo., Have you ever watched Finding Nemo? If not, you should--it's so good! It's about an overprotective clown fish named Marlin who must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets a helpful fish named Dory. Does he find Nemo? Watch to find out!, An overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting., In the movie Finding Nemo by Disney/Pixar, an overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.

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In the movie Finding Nemo by Disney/Pixar, an overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.

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What is the definition of objective?

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without personal opinions or judgment