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What is the main idea of summarizing?
What is the main idea of summarizing?
- Writing a detailed version of a text.
- Writing a shortened version of a text, including only the most essential parts. (correct)
- Writing a shortened version of a task.
- Writing only the non-essential parts.
In the image, what action is one of the students performing?
In the image, what action is one of the students performing?
- Jumping in the air. (correct)
- Sitting down.
- Walking slowly.
- Reading a book.
How many students are shown in the image?
How many students are shown in the image?
- Five
- Four (correct)
- Three
- Two
Where are the students located in the image?
Where are the students located in the image?
What is the purpose of including the caption 'REDUCE the text' in the image?
What is the purpose of including the caption 'REDUCE the text' in the image?
What does quoting involve?
What does quoting involve?
What is invisible to the eye, according to the quote from the little prince?
What is invisible to the eye, according to the quote from the little prince?
According to the quote, how can one 'see rightly'?
According to the quote, how can one 'see rightly'?
According to the provided example, what does the quote from the little prince imply about sight?
According to the provided example, what does the quote from the little prince imply about sight?
In quoting, how should the exact words be presented?
In quoting, how should the exact words be presented?
What does referencing involve?
What does referencing involve?
What is the main purpose of referencing?
What is the main purpose of referencing?
Which statement is NOT true about paraphrasing?
Which statement is NOT true about paraphrasing?
In paraphrasing, what must be avoided?
In paraphrasing, what must be avoided?
What is achieved by referencing in academic work?
What is achieved by referencing in academic work?
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
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Description
Learn how to shorten texts while keeping essential information, including summarizing strategies and techniques.
