Writing a Summary

What is the purpose of writing a summary?

• To provide a brief overview of the main points or key information of a text.

• To rewrite the text using your own words while adding your personal opinions.

• To cover main and supporting ideas of a text.

• To confuse the reader with unnecessary details.

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea of a text is the central point or theme that the author is trying to convey.

• The main idea of a text is the conclusion of the text.

• The main idea of a text is the background information of the text.

• The main idea of a text is the summary of the text.

What are key details in a text?

• Specific pieces of information that support the main idea or topic of the text.

• General background knowledge that is not directly related to the text.

• Opinions and personal anecdotes shared by the author.

• Irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

What does it mean to paraphrase?

• Summarizing someone else's ideas or information without changing the wording.

• Expressing someone else's ideas or information in a different language.

• Copying someone else's ideas or information word for word.

• Expressing someone else's ideas or information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

Why is it important to eliminate irrelevant information when writing a summary?

• To confuse the reader

• To save time and effort

• To include all details

• To focus on main points and key ideas

How can you identify the main ideas in a text?

• Ignore the headings and subheadings

• Read the text backwards

• Focus only on the first sentence of each paragraph

• Look for topic sentences, recurring themes, and headings or subheadings.

What strategies can be used to summarize key details effectively?

• Copying sentences directly from the text without changing the wording.

• Identifying the most important points and restating them in your own words.

• Including your opinions and interpretations along with the main points.

• Writing a summary that is longer than the original text to ensure all details are covered.

What are some techniques for paraphrasing?

• Rewriting the text by using synonyms and changing the sentence structure.

• Copying the text exactly as it appears in the original source.

• Adding your opinions to the original text to make it more personalized.

• Only changing a few words while keeping the sentence structure the same.

How can you determine if a piece of information is irrelevant when writing a summary?

• Check if it is mentioned in the introduction.

• Consider if it is a personal opinion or anecdote.

• Look for any contradictions in the information.

• Consider if it directly supports the main idea or objective of the summary.

What are some tips for writing concise summaries?

• Write a summary that is longer than the original text to ensure nothing is missed.

• Use complex and technical language

• Include your personal opinions to make the summary more engaging.

• Focus on main points, use clear and concise language, avoid unnecessary details, revise and edit