EAPP Week 9 Summary PDF

MCA MONTESSORI SCHOOL #10 Adevoso Street, AFPOVAI Phase 4, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Philippines English for Academic and Professional Purposes AIMIE JOEI D. SANGALANG Subject Teacher  WEEK 9 SUMMARY  Why do you think summarizing is a valuable skill in both academic and...

MCA MONTESSORI SCHOOL #10 Adevoso Street, AFPOVAI Phase 4, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Philippines English for Academic and Professional Purposes AIMIE JOEI D. SANGALANG Subject Teacher  WEEK 9 SUMMARY  Why do you think summarizing is a valuable skill in both academic and real-life situations?  Summarizing It is giving a brief statement of the main points of (something). A summary is a synthesis of the key ideas of a piece of writing, restated in your own words – i.e., paraphrased. You may write a summary as a stand-alone assignment or as part of a longer paper. Whenever you summarize, you must be careful not to copy the exact wording of the original source. HOW TO SUMMARIZE?  A good summary: identifies the writer of the original text. synthesizes the writer’s key ideas. presents the information neutrally. summaries can vary in length. Follow the directions given by your instructor for how long the summary should be.  RULES IN SUMMARIZING  1. Delete non-essential ideas in text. 2. Erase redundant information. 3. Substitute general terms to specific terms. 4. Identify the topic sentence or formulate in case it is missing.  1. Delete non-essential ideas in text. This means that when summarizing, you should remove any details, examples, or explanations that do not contribute directly to the main ideas. Focus on keeping the core message and most important points, leaving out any redundant or overly specific information.  2. Erase redundant information. This step means removing any repetitive ideas or information that may have been restated in different ways throughout the text. Redundant information doesn't add new value, so eliminating it helps make the summary more concise and clear. 3. Substitute general terms to specific terms. This step involves replacing vague or overly broad terms with more precise or specific ones. Doing this ensures that the summary accurately conveys the main ideas in a clear and direct way, helping readers understand the content more effectively. For example, instead of using a general term like "animals," you might use a specific term like "mammals" or "birds," depending on the context.  4. Identify the topic sentence or formulate in case it is missing. This step involves finding the main idea of the paragraph or text, usually expressed in the topic sentence. If there isn't a clear topic sentence, you may need to create one by summarizing the key point or central idea of the text in your own words. This ensures that the summary is focused and captures the essence of the material.  TIPS IN WRITING A SUMMARY: Read the text several times until you understand the whole material. Take note of the main point you identified after reading the text. Check your copy to ensure that you have noted the following: 3.1 thesis; 3.2 main arguments; and 3.3 supporting details for each sentence  TIPS IN WRITING A SUMMARY: Write the first draft of your summary Review your work and make sure it has included all the major concepts & check whether you misinterpreted the author’s ideas or not. EXAMPLE OF SUMMARIZING  WEEK 9 PARAPHRASING  PARAPHRASING It expresses the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity. It is presenting ideas and information in your own words and acknowledging where they come from. By using your own words, you demonstrate your understanding and your ability to convey this information. REMEMBER: It involves taking a passage - either spoken or written - and rewording it. Writers often paraphrase sentences and paragraphs to deliver information in a more concise way, as you'll see in the examples below. When paraphrasing, it is important to keep the original meaning so that the facts remain intact. Basically, you are writing something in your own words that still expresses the original idea.  WAYS TO PARAPHRASE A TEXT  1. USE OF SYNONYMS Know the exact meaning of the original passage and come up with the nearest meaning using your own vocabulary words. Original passage: "The rapid advancement of technology has significantly transformed how people communicate and access information.“ Paraphrased version: "The swift progress of technology has greatly changed the way individuals interact and obtain information."  2. USE OF DIFFERENT SENTENCE PATTERNS Write sentences in other patterns without changing the meaning of the original text. Original Sentence: "The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill.“ Complex Sentence: "While the rain poured outside, the cat slept peacefully on the windowsill.“ Compound Sentence: "The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill, and outside, the rain continued to fall."  3. CHANGE IN ORDER OF IDEAS To avoid copying the exact form of original sentences, know how to change the order of ideas, but never alter the original. Original Sentence: "The chef prepared a delicious meal, and the guests enjoyed every bite.“ Reordered Sentences: "The guests enjoyed every bite of the delicious meal that the chef prepared.“ "Every bite of the delicious meal was enjoyed by the guests, thanks to the chef's preparation."  4. CUT LONG SENTENCES INTO SHORTER NOUNS Translate original statements into shorter sentences. Make sure not to compromise the original message of the writer. Original sentence: "The conference, which was attended by experts from various fields and covered topics ranging from technology to healthcare, concluded with a panel discussion that addressed future trends in innovation.“ Shortened sentence: "The conference was attended by experts from various fields. It covered topics ranging from technology to healthcare. The event concluded with a panel discussion. This discussion addressed future trends in innovation."  5. FORMULATE CONCRETE POINTS MORE ABSTRACT Translate original statements into shorter sentences. Make sure not to compromise the original message of the writer. Original Sentence (Concrete): "John spent hours carefully planting flowers in his garden, choosing each one for its vibrant color and fragrance.“ Abstract Version: "John dedicated time to creating a pleasant environment by selecting and arranging elements with care."  WEEK 9 bibliography  BIBLIOGRAPHY From the Greek, "writing about books" (biblio, "book", graph, "to write") In some disciplines, the documentation of references is called CITATIONS. In research report, this is called BIBLIOGRAPHY. A bibliography is a list of all of the sources you have used (whether referenced or not) in the process of researching your work. In general, a bibliography should include: the authors' names. the titles of the works. the names and locations of the companies that published your copies of the sources. Also known as a list of works cited, a bibliography may appear at the end of a book, report, online presentation, or research paper.  BIBLIOGRAPHY It must appear at the end of your paper. It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the body of paper. It must begin on a new page separate from the text of the essay; It must be centered at the top of the page (do NOT boldface, underline, or use quotation marks for the title). All texts, should be double-spaced just like the rest of your essay. In academic writing, you must remember that it is important to give credit where it is due. If the idea that you presented did not come from you, you might acknowledge its source.  BIBLIOGRAPHY There are several different styles of citations and bibliographies that you might encounter: MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, and more. Of these, the most widely used are APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association) styles. They both include similar information, but arranged and formatted differently.  BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE State the full bibliographical reference including the authors, title, journal name, volume, issue, year, and page numbers. It is NOT found at the end of an article but the citation of the article itself. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION  AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION The APA citation style is the American Psychological Association style. It uses an author-year system of citation to ensure that the sources referenced by a writer can be tracked easily by anybody. It is one of the major referencing and citation styles and is mostly used for Education, Psychology, and Science writings.  MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION MLA is widely used and accepted in most academic settings and primarily used in the humanities, particularly in the disciplines of liberal arts, such as language and literature. Academic institutions that primarily educate in the fields of education, English literature, arts, social sciences, business and humanities deem that MLA is the most appropriate writing style for those fields. Additionally, MLA guidelines are widely accepted not only in the United States but in countries within North America and in Brazil, China, India, Japan, Taiwan and other countries worldwide. IN-TEXT CITATION ACTIVITY TIME! PERFORMANCE TASK NO. 1 INSTRUCTIONS (40-POINT): With your respective group, select a news article from one of the following reputable online sources: ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer.net, or Philstar.com. Make sure to summarize, paraphrase, and follow the appropriate citation format discussed in class. Your output should follow the format provided below. The final printed output and original copy of the cited news must be submitted by Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Font: Times New Roman Font size: 12 Spacing: Justify Thank You for listening!