WRITING A SUMMARY

What statement is TRUE about the summary that you write?

• It is a collection of some main ideas in the original text.

• It is an organized paragraph of main ideas in the original text.

• It is a commentary paragraph on the main ideas in the original text.

• It is a collection of the most important sentences from the original text.

Provided you are given a paragraph of about 400 words, how long should your summary be?

• ~50 words

• ~100 words

• ~150 words

• depends on the requirements

What is NOT considered a primary idea?

• the thesis of the original

• an idea that supports the development of thesis in the original

• supplementary information of an idea in the original

• the conclusion of the original

A SECONDARY idea usually takes the form of .............. [Choose ALL applicable answers]

• a statement

• an anecdote

• statistics

• a list of examples

What qualities does 'coherence' refer to? [Choose ALL applicable answers]

• persuasiveness of arguments

• unity and organization of ideas

• clarity of ideas

• connectedness of units in the writing

• brevity of expressions

What qualities does 'cohesion' refer to? [Choose ALL applicable answers]

• persuasiveness of arguments

• unity and organization of ideas

• clarity of ideas

• connectedness of units in the writing

• brevity of expressions

What is the main problem with this paragraph?

There needs to be stricter punishment for tax evaders. It is unacceptable that people who are earning six or seven figure salaries can avoid contributing to society. There are so many areas that would benefit from taxing the rich, such as healthcare, welfare and public education. Particularly, the lack of funding for education and healthcare are extremely alarming, as they are the pillars of any civilization. Sadl, the government tends to turn a blind eye when the wealthy violate the law, yet impose the strictest punishment for minor offenses committed by the ordinary citizen.

• Lack of idea development

• Lack of coherence

• Lack of cohesion

• Lack of relevant examples

What is the main problem with this paragraph?

Parents should realize that children are not the vessels of their dreams. Children grow up in a different era and have their own aspirations and ideals which reflect that era. Children born in peacetime have more need for mental self-care and social justice than their parents in the post war era who struggled to make ends meet and only care about materialistic and financial security. The two viewpoints may be incompatible. Understanding and tolerance can still be achieved. Parents' duty is to let children discover their own identity and encourage them to fulfill their own destiny, not impose their own outdated and unfulfilled desires onto the next generation.

• Lack of idea development

• Lack of coherence

• Lack of cohesion

• Lack of relevant examples

Fill in the blank with ONE word to improve cohesion: Flipped classroom relocates the bulk of theory content as homework or assigned reading, and students come to class only to discuss and reflect on what they have read. _________ a model only works well with high student autonomy and engagement.

Fill in the blank with ONE word to improve cohesion: Gambling stimulates the human brain to accept these risks with the possibility of rewards, making it an enticing activity. ___________ said, the brain's reward system can be overstimulated, leading to compulsive behaviours and loss of self restraint.