18 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a tip for writing a summary?
Write down ideas word for word
In which format of in-text citations does the summarized/paraphrased/quoted idea come before the citation?
Idea Heading
When should you summarize a text?
When you want to provide only the main points
Which of the following is NOT a valid format for in-text citations according to the text?
Content Heading
What should be considerably shorter than the original text in a summary?
Extra details
In which format of in-text citations does the summarized/paraphrased/quoted idea come after the date when the material was published?
Date Heading
What is the term used to describe the way words are cleverly used to enhance the clarity and strength of the message for the reader?
Cohesion
Which aspect of a well-written text is focused on the logical and interesting arrangement of ideas to hold the reader's attention?
Organization
What is the term for the factor in a text that measures how sensibly the reader perceives or understands it?
Coherence
Which feature of a well-written text involves the connection of ideas at the sentence level?
Cohesion
What is one of the clearest indicators of a well-written text, according to the provided text?
Word choice
In a unified text, all supporting ideas are required to be:
Relevant to the main thought
What is the purpose of paraphrasing according to the text?
To avoid or minimize direct quotation
When should you quote a text according to the information provided?
To highlight the author's expertise in your discussion
How does summarizing differ from paraphrasing based on the details given?
Paraphrasing condenses the text, while summarizing restates it in different words
Why is it important to properly cite direct quotes?
To show respect for the original author's work
What should a summary achieve according to the provided information?
Present a condensed version of the material's main points
How should one approach paraphrasing according to the text?
Restate in your own words while keeping the original meaning
Study Notes
Summary Writing Tips
- A summary should be considerably shorter than the original text.
- Summarizing differs from paraphrasing in that summarizing involves condensing the main ideas into a shorter form, while paraphrasing involves rewording the original text in your own words.
In-Text Citations
- In the MLA format, the summarized/paraphrased/quoted idea comes before the citation.
- In the APA format, the summarized/paraphrased/quoted idea comes after the date when the material was published.
Writing a Well-Structured Text
- A well-written text should have a logical and interesting arrangement of ideas to hold the reader's attention.
- Coherence refers to the connection of ideas at the sentence level.
- Clarity refers to the factor in a text that measures how sensibly the reader perceives or understands it.
Paraphrasing and Quoting
- The purpose of paraphrasing is to reword the original text in your own words.
- You should quote a text when the original words are unique, memorable, or authoritative.
- One of the clearest indicators of a well-written text is the proper use of citation and referencing.
Citation and Referencing
- It is important to properly cite direct quotes to avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original author.
Text Structure
- In a unified text, all supporting ideas are required to be closely related to the main idea.
- Style refers to the way words are cleverly used to enhance the clarity and strength of the message for the reader.
Learn about the different forms of in-text citations: paraphrasing, direct quoting, and summarizing. Understand how to properly restate another's work in your own words while maintaining the original meaning. Practice paraphrasing short texts and paragraphs with this quiz.
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