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Match the following summarizing guidelines with their descriptions:
Match the following summarizing guidelines with their descriptions:
Clarify your purpose = Determine your goal before reading List ideas in a sentence form = Organize information into structured sentences Edit the draft = Remove redundant ideas from your summary Record details of the original source = Note citation information without page numbers
Match the following tasks with their relevance to summarizing:
Match the following tasks with their relevance to summarizing:
Identify key ideas = Concentrate on main ideas in a text Capture key ideas = Present ideas clearly and concisely Write down ideas word-for-word = Not a practice in summarizing Add comments = Avoid this when summarizing
Match the summarizing formats with their descriptions:
Match the summarizing formats with their descriptions:
Idea Heading Format = Summarized idea before the citation Author Heading Format = Summarized idea after the author’s name Date Heading Format = Summarized idea after the publication date Citation-Free Format = Not a recognized format for summarizing
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following activities to their phase in the summarizing process:
Match the following activities to their phase in the summarizing process:
Match the following summarizing techniques with their purposes:
Match the following summarizing techniques with their purposes:
Match the following types of writing with their characteristics:
Match the following types of writing with their characteristics:
Match the following reporting verbs with their functions:
Match the following reporting verbs with their functions:
Match the following writing techniques with their characteristics:
Match the following writing techniques with their characteristics:
Match the following actions with their corresponding writing techniques:
Match the following actions with their corresponding writing techniques:
Match the following steps with their relevant writing techniques:
Match the following steps with their relevant writing techniques:
Match the following definitions with the correct terms:
Match the following definitions with the correct terms:
Match the following guidelines with their respective writing methods:
Match the following guidelines with their respective writing methods:
Match the following actions with their purpose in writing:
Match the following actions with their purpose in writing:
Match the following situations with the appropriate technique:
Match the following situations with the appropriate technique:
Match the following techniques with their limitations:
Match the following techniques with their limitations:
Study Notes
Summarizing
- Summarizing determines essential ideas in texts, including the main idea, useful information, and key phrases.
- Conducted after or during reading to deepen understanding.
- Helps identify relevant information, concentrate on main ideas, and articulate key ideas clearly.
What Is NOT Summarizing
- Avoid writing everything verbatim.
- Do not include incoherent or irrelevant ideas.
- Exclude ideas not present in the original text.
- Summaries must not exceed the length of the original text.
Guidelines in Summarizing
- Clarify your purpose before reading.
- Read and comprehend the text fully before summarizing.
- Highlight key ideas and phrases.
- Write important concepts in the margins.
- Organize ideas into sentence forms, possibly using concept maps.
- Combine individual sentences into cohesive paragraphs.
- Ensure summaries are original and do not photocopy sentences.
- Avoid adding personal comments.
- Edit drafts to eliminate redundancy.
- Compare the summary with the original text for accuracy.
- Document details of the original source; page numbers are not necessary.
Formats in Summarizing
- Idea Heading Format: Summarized idea precedes citation.
- Author Heading Format: Summarized idea follows citation.
- Date Heading Format: Summarized idea comes after the publication date.
Reporting Verbs
- Used to discuss another author’s writings or assertions.
Comparing Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Direct Quoting
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Summarizing:
- Paraphrases main ideas in one’s own words.
- Provides a broad overview and must attribute the original source.
- Best for long texts and when minimizing direct quotations.
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Paraphrasing:
- Rewords original text while retaining meaning.
- Commonly used for sentences or short paragraphs.
- Aim to avoid direct quotations while staying true to the message.
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Direct Quoting:
- Matches source exactly, enclosed in quotation marks.
- Typically used for impactful parts of the text.
- Essential to cite the source and include page numbers.
Guidelines in Paraphrasing
- Read and understand the text thoroughly.
- Highlight essential words and ideas.
- Recall and rewrite what you understood in your own words.
- Compare paraphrase with the original for accuracy.
- Ensure sentence structure is accurate without adding personal comments.
- Document details of the original source.
Direct Quoting Guidelines
- Copy text accurately and use quotation marks correctly.
- Record citation details, including page numbers.
- Format quotes appropriately within the text.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential ideas and techniques involved in summarizing texts. You will learn what constitutes effective summarization, what to avoid, and key guidelines to ensure clarity and originality in your summaries. Test your understanding of how to identify main ideas and articulate them succinctly.
