how to write the summary
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Writing an Effective
Summary
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A summary is a significant reduction
of the original source.
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To write an effective summary, follow these guidelines:
• Determine the main idea of the piece you have read or viewed.
• Write one sentence that captures that main idea.
• As you read or view, note the major areas of evidence that the piece provides.
• Then write one sentence that communicates the gist of each of these major areas.
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Avoid these common
problems …
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To avoid plagiarizing, do not look at the source while you are composing the summary.
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Use whatyou remember from the reading orviewing.
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Write the summary in your own words.
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After you have written the
summary, you can revisit the
source to confirm facts.
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Do not express an opinion about the source. Neither disagree ...
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… nor sing its praises.
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Do not open the summary with “In this article, it says ...” or “This video is about …”
Stinks!
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Use this formula:Specific name of piece + strong action verb +
main idea.
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That sounds so much better!
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Show me what you can
do!
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First Summary Directions• Watch the documentary video “Silicon Prairie:
America’s New Internet Economy• Determine the main idea.• Decide the areas of evidence.• Write a summary of the video in 8 – 10
sentences.• Be sure to follow the format guidelines in your
text!• This summary is due at our next class
meeting.