Key Concepts in Writing and Analysis

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that gives the most important information and is objective, meaning no opinions.

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What is the strategy for writing a summary?

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Somebody, wanted, but, so, then.

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What is the topic of a text?

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The subject of the text, stated in one or two words.

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What is the main idea or central idea?

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The most important idea in the text, supported by facts, statements, examples, and other information.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To study or examine the text closely and in detail to understand the deeper meaning.

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What is the strategy for writing an analysis?

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Restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence, summarize the big idea.

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What is a claim?

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The main point or statement that the writer has to prove is true; a belief or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

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What are the key elements of MLA format?

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Write a heading with your name, the teacher’s name, the class, and the date; use size 12, Times New Roman font; center the title; double space the entire paper; use one inch margins; indent the first line of each paragraph.