Summarizing Key Information

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A summary should have the same length as the original text.

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A good summary is objective.

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Is a summary just another term for a paraphrase?

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Does a summary include the central ideas of the original material?

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Does a good summary include the writer's personal opinion about the topic?

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Maintain coherence when writing a summary.

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What should be included when writing a summary?

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Use graphic organizers to maintain the good flow of ideas while drafting.

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When writing a summary, use your own words to retell the most important ideas given in a text.

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A good summary focuses on minor details.

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