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WorksheetsMaking a summary quiz
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is important when making a Topic Comment summary?
Write down everything that is important.
Use terminology from the book as much as possible.
Think carefully about how to structure information.
First highlight the keywords in your text before starting your TC.
What are the two basic principles of a Topic Comment summary?
Keywords and restructuring.
Definitions and using examples.
Shortening and structuring.
Defining and shortening.
Summaries written by others are not a substitute for making your own, but they can be a good addition. Why?
Choose the three answers that are correct:
Because if you have found a well-written summary, you don’t need to read the study book anymore.
Because it can help you to get the gist of the main points quickly (just like previewing).
Because you can learn a lot from the differences between your summary and someone else’s.
Since the summary is probably formulated and structured differently than your own, you can look at the information from a different perspective.
Why is restructuring a good method for writing your Topic Comment summary?
Because the exam may have a different structure than your study materials.
Because many texts are not well-structured.
Because you can only structure your work well if you understand the text properly.
So that you look at information from different perspectives.
How long should your Topic Comment summary be?
It depends on how detailed you need to know the book.
It should not be more than 5% of the number of pages of the book.
As short as possible.
As long as possible.
Is it a good idea to write out definitions word-for-word in your Topic Comment summary?
No, never try to copy the text word-for-word.
You can, if you don’t yet fully understand the definition.
You can, if you have to learn the word-for-word definition by heart.
Yes, try to include all definitions clearly in your Topic Comment summary.
