Summarizing and Paraphrasing

When summarizing the key points of a recent scientific article you read, you should ask yourself:

"Do you need this information to understand the text?"

• True

• False

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One thing that should not be included in an objective summary of a news article:

• The most interesting part of the article.

• Who wrote the article.

• Your personal thoughts and feelings about the article.

• Any facts or evidence used to help support the article's claims.

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Which sentence is the most objective (the least biased or opinionated)?

• "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 my favorite album of theirs, No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.

• "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?

• 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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Imagine you are paraphrasing a passage.

Which of the following details from the passage can not be reworded?

• “His family was poor, and his father needed help”

• “He loved to read”

• “The United States was not yet a country”

• “January 17, 1706”

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Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested and sent to court where she was found guilty of breaking the law. Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law. Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live freely.

Which paragraph below best summarizes the passage?

• Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus. The bus driver had her arrested, and then she was found guilty of breaking the law. She was important to American history.

• Rosa Parks boycotted the bus system. This boycott brought Martin Luther King, Jr., to the front of the civil rights movement. People all over the country got to know Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Then, the buses were boycotted, and Martin Luther King, Jr., became very well known. He had a prize named after him.

• Rosa Parks was an important person of the 20th century. She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which led to a boycott of the bus system. She earned many honors for her work in the civil rights movement.

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When ​ (a)   you should put the text in your own words without changing the meaning.

• paraphrasing
• quoting
• plagiarizing
• writing

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When summarizing a news article about vaping, which of the following is a characteristic of a good summary?

• It includes the author's personal opinions and feelings about the vaping issues discussed

• It includes every single detail mentioned in the news article

• It includes only the most important details about the vaping, without any personal bias or opinion

• It includes the reader's personal thoughts and feelings about vaping.

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New York is the best state to live in because of our heritage and diversity.

Subjective or Objective??

• Objective

• Subjective

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Which of the following is the most objective summary of the story of The Little Red Riding Hood?

• The Little Red Riding Hood is a story about a little girl who meets a wolf in the forest. The wolf is very cunning and tries to eat her, but she is saved by a hunter. It's a really exciting story and I love it.

• The Little Red Riding Hood is a story about a little girl who meets a wolf in the forest. The wolf tries to eat her, but she is saved by a hunter. It's a really scary story and I don't like it.

• The Little Red Riding Hood is a story about a little girl who meets a wolf in the forest. The wolf tries to eat her, but she is saved by a hunter.

• The Little Red Riding Hood is a story about a little girl who meets a wolf in the forest. The wolf is very cunning and tries to eat her, but she is saved by a hunter. It's a really interesting story and I recommend it.

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