Summary Writing Techniques in Nonfiction

What is a key characteristic of a summary?

• It is written in an informal style.

• It includes personal opinions.

• It contains direct quotes.

• It is a retelling in your own words.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the 'hand' strategy for writing a summary?

• When

• Who

• What

• How

What is the purpose of the abstract in a scientific paper?

• To present the author's personal opinions.

• To include every detail of the research.

• To summarize the key findings of the paper.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the study.

Why is it important to exclude unnecessary details in a summary?

• To make the summary longer.

• To ensure the summary is concise and focused.

• To make the summary more interesting.

• To include every aspect of the original text.

What is the first step in creating a summary?

• Taking notes

• Writing the summary

• Reading/viewing the media

• Re-watching the media

What should you do if you need more information while taking notes for a summary?

• Guess the missing information

• Skip the information

• Re-watch or re-read the media

• Ask someone else

What inspired Seth Green's design for the ARC III mission patch?

• The modern-day battle star

• The colors of the international space station

• The motto 'Science and Space for Life'

• The design of previous mission patches

What do the yellow and blue lines on the ARC III mission patch represent?

• The international space station

• The earth and stars

• The space motto

• The crew uniforms

What is a key element that should be included in a non-fiction summary?

• Informal language

• Main points and details

• Direct quotes

• Personal opinions

What is the final step in writing a summary?

• Taking notes

• Re-watching the media

• Reading/viewing the media

• Writing the summary