Summary

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main idea and key details of a text.

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Why are summaries important?

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Summaries help us understand what we're reading, write about what we read, and include the key points of a text.

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What should a good summary include?

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A good summary should include the main idea and key details of the text.

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What should a summary never include?

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A summary should never include personal opinions or the word 'I'.

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What is the main purpose of writing a summary?

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The main purpose of writing a summary is to condense information and highlight the essential points.

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How can you decide what to include in a summary?

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Ask yourself if the information is necessary to understand the text.

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a summary that is free from personal opinions and biases.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without shortening it.

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Can a summary include examples from the text?

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No, a summary should focus on the main ideas and key details, not examples.

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What is the first step in writing a summary?

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The first step is to read the text carefully to understand its main idea.