Summary writing

When writing a summary , you should ask yourself "Do you need this information to understand this text?"

• Yes

• No

Does the meaning of the text when you write an objective summary?

• No, it's shorter but has the same meaning

• Yes, of course the meaning changes

• It depends on the material and who originally wrote it

One thing that should not be included in an objective summary

• how the summary ends

• your own opinion about the text

• title of the text

• who wrote the text

Which sentence is the most objective? (the least opinionated)

• "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by NSYNC from their album "No strings attached" and most people seem to like it.

• "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by NSYNC from their album "No strings attached", and it is so good.

• "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by NSYNC from their album "No strings attached" , and it was released in the year 2000

• "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by NSYNC from my favorite album "No strings attached" and it was released in the year 2000

Which answer below is the best objective summary?

• Finding Nemo is my favorite movie. Everyone should watch it. Dory is my favorite character because she is so goofy and fun, but also she cares about Marlin and Nemo.

• Have you ever watched Finding Nemo? if not, you should- it is so good! It's about an overprotective clown fish named Marlin who must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets a helpful fish named Dory. Does he find Nemo? watch to find out!

• An overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds his son, and he becomes more trusting.

• In the movie Finding Nemo by Disney/Pixar, An overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds his son, and he becomes more trusting.

When writing a summary, you should paraphrase. Paraphrasing is...

• writing chronologically

• writing 5 sentences or less

• writing objectively

• writing using your own words

When writing a summary, you should avoid..

• listing major events of the text

• choosing only the most important parts

• expressing your thoughts about the text

• stating the author's name

Writing in third person is important to maintain objectivity.

• true

• false

Summary should be only one-third of the original text.

• True

• False