15 Questions
What is the main idea of summarizing?
Writing a shortened version of a text, including only the most essential parts.
In the image, what action is one of the students performing?
Jumping in the air.
How many students are shown in the image?
Four
Where are the students located in the image?
Outside of a building.
What is the purpose of including the caption 'REDUCE the text' in the image?
To instruct on how to summarize.
What does quoting involve?
Directly using the exact words used in a text
What is invisible to the eye, according to the quote from the little prince?
What is essential
According to the quote, how can one 'see rightly'?
With the heart
According to the provided example, what does the quote from the little prince imply about sight?
Some things are beyond our sense of sight
In quoting, how should the exact words be presented?
In quotation marks
What does referencing involve?
Mentioning names, events, or actions
What is the main purpose of referencing?
To acknowledge sources and allow readers to trace proofs
Which statement is NOT true about paraphrasing?
It changes the original meaning completely
In paraphrasing, what must be avoided?
Changing the original meaning
What is achieved by referencing in academic work?
Acknowledging sources and tracing proofs
Study Notes
Summarizing
- A shortened version of a text, including only the most essential parts
- Aim is to reduce the original text to its most important information
Quoting
- Directly using the exact words used in a text
- Example: The Little Prince quote "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye"
Referencing
- Mentions names, events, or actions as a way of acknowledging sources
- Allows readers to trace sources and proofs supporting claims
- Example: Citing song "Paubaya" by Moira Dela Torre and referencing the love story of Elena and Stefan in Vampire Diaries
Paraphrasing
- Rewriting a particular text using own words without losing its original meaning or idea
- Restating someone else's ideas in own words
Learn how to shorten texts while keeping essential information, including summarizing strategies and techniques.
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