Objective Summary

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas of a text without personal opinions or biases.

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What must you know to write an objective summary?

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You must know the central idea(s) and supporting details of the text.

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What is the purpose of the second part of a topic sentence?

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It should use a verb that communicates the purpose of the text.

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What type of information does an objective summary include?

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It includes facts and unbiased information, excluding personal opinions.

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Which summary is better for an objective summary?

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A summary that focuses on the main events and characters without personal opinions or emotional language.

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Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?

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

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What is the difference between objective and subjective information?

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Objective information is based on facts and is unbiased, while subjective information is based on personal opinions and feelings.

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What should an objective summary avoid?

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It should avoid including personal opinions, emotions, and unnecessary details.

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea.