Summarizing Flashcard

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of condensing a text to its main ideas and essential points.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is restating a text in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

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What is the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing focuses on main ideas, while paraphrasing restates all details.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps improve comprehension and retention of information.

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What skills does summarizing build?

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Summarizing builds critical-thinking skills by evaluating what is most important in a text.

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What should you include in a summary?

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A summary should include the main ideas and essential details without unnecessary information.

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What is an example of a good summary?

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A good summary captures the essence of the text in a few sentences.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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How can summarizing help with studying?

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Summarizing helps organize information and makes it easier to review and remember.

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What is a key strategy for summarizing?

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A key strategy for summarizing is to identify the main idea and supporting details.