Summarizing Techniques and Examples

This video tutorial explains the differences between summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting. It provides guidelines on when to summarize and outlines steps for summarizing a passage. The tutorial includes examples of summarizing passages on sleep requirements, goal setting, and online education. It concludes with a review of the summarizing process.

What is the main difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

• A paraphrase uses the exact words of the original text.

• A paraphrase changes the meaning of the original text.

• A summary is longer than a paraphrase.

• A summary is a shorter version of the original passage.

When should you use a quote?

• When you want to use the exact words of the original text.

• When you want to use your own words.

• When you want to shorten the original text.

• When you want to change the meaning of the original text.

What is one reason to summarize a passage?

• To make the information longer.

• To show just the main points.

• To change the meaning of the original text.

• To use the exact words of the original text.

What is the first step in summarizing a passage?

• Take notes about the main idea.

• Compare the summary with the original text.

• Read the text carefully.

• Write the summary.

According to the example, how many hours of sleep do most adults need?

• 5 to 6 hours

• 6 to 8 hours

• 7 to 9 hours

• 10 to 12 hours

What is one of the main points in the passage about sleep?

• Medical conditions do not affect sleep.

• Teenagers need less sleep than adults.

• Work schedules can deprive us of sleep.

• Adults need less sleep than children.

What is a key habit of highly successful people according to the example?

• They have clear written goals.

• They work on their plans occasionally.

• They do not review their plans.

• They avoid setting goals.

What do successful people do with their goals daily?

• Change them

• Ignore them

• Forget about them

• Review and work on them

What is one advantage of online education mentioned in the example?

• It can be accessed from any location.

• It does not allow recording of lectures.

• It restricts students to a specific location.

• It limits the network of students.

What should you do after writing a summary?

• Ignore the original text.

• Compare the summary with the original text.

• Write another summary.

• Change the original text.