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Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for summarizing?
A summary should include the writer's personal opinions and criticisms.
False
What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?
To determine the essential ideas.
A summary should represent the author's ideas accurately without _____ them.
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Match the guideline of summarizing with its description:
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Which characteristic describes a summary that can be understood by someone who has not read the original text?
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Summaries should always include long quotes from the original text.
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What does it mean for a summary to be written 'independently'?
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What is the primary purpose of an outline?
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Paraphrasing involves using the exact words from the original text.
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What should be done if a direct quotation is at least 40 words long?
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To effectively paraphrase a text, you must first read and understand its __________.
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Match the following techniques with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline in paraphrasing?
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An outline can help illustrate the relationships among different topics in an essay.
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Name one function of outlining.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of outline?
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A reaction paper is primarily a summary of the material being evaluated.
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What is the primary purpose of an outline in writing?
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A reaction paper usually ranges in length from ______ to ______ words.
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Match the following components of a reaction paper with their descriptions:
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Which of the following aspects are evaluated in a critique?
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Outlines are primarily meant for summarizing the main points of a work.
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What critical approach should be employed when discussing and analyzing a work in a reaction paper?
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Study Notes
Guidelines in Paraphrasing
- Understand the author's message fully before rewriting.
- Express the ideas in your own words while retaining original meaning.
- Ensure sentence structure differs from the original.
- Cross-check your paraphrase with the original to confirm accuracy and remove redundancies.
Guidelines in Direct Quoting
- Select the exact text you wish to include.
- Use quotation marks to indicate the beginning and end of the quote.
- Indent quotes that exceed 40 words.
Outlining
- An outline is essential for planning an essay's structure and content.
- It serves as a visual guide to organize ideas hierarchically.
- Outlining involves mapping out main ideas, supporting details, and evidence logically.
- The format starts with major topics and progresses to subtopics and detailed points.
Types of Outlines
- Common formats include Roman Numerals, Capitalized Letters, Arabic Numerals, and Lowercase Letters.
Writing a Reaction Paper, Review, and Critique
- These forms of writing evaluate scholarly works, art, or designs.
- Typically range from 250 to 750 words and are analytical, not just summaries.
- Critical assessments employ evidence and logical reasoning to support evaluations.
Structure of a Reaction Paper, Review, or Critique
- Introduction must include title, artist or director, and basic material details.
- Provide the plot's gist and a description of the artwork.
- Incorporate discussion and analysis; consider work's effectiveness and unresolved questions.
- Draw comparisons to personal experiences for deeper meaning.
Basics of Summarizing
- Summarizing identifies essential ideas and main points from texts.
- It aids in comprehension, relevant information recognition, and detail integration supporting key ideas.
Guidelines in Summarizing
- Complete: Include all critical aspects of the author's thesis.
- Concise: Summarization should be shorter than the original and exclude non-essential details.
- Accurate: Represent the author's ideas without distortion.
- Objective: Avoid personal critiques or opinions in the summary.
- Coherent: Create a clear narrative understandable to those unfamiliar with the original text.
- Independent: Rephrase using your own expressions without directly borrowing phrases.
Formats in Summarizing
- Idea Heading Format: The summarized idea appears before citations for clarity and emphasis.
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