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Writing an Effective Summary

Writing an Effective Summary. A summary is a significant reduction of the original source. 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.

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Writing an Effective Summary

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  1. Writing an Effective Summary

  2. A summary is a significant reduction of the original source.

  3. To write an effective summary, follow these guidelines: • Determine the main ideaof 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.

  4. Avoid these common problems …

  5. To avoid plagiarizing, do not look at the source while you are composing the summary.

  6. Use whatyou rememberfrom the reading orviewing.

  7. Write the summary in your own words.

  8. Do not express an opinion about the source. Neither disagree ...

  9. … nor sing its praises.

  10. Do not open the summary with “In this article, it says ...” or “This video is about …” Stinks!

  11. Use this formula: Specific name of piece + strong action verb + main idea. The 60 Minutes story “Thrift Shop Masterpiece” explainsthe controversy surrounding a possible Jackson Pollack painting.

  12. Show me what you can do!

  13. Second Summary Directions • Read the New York Times article “Shocking Truth about Piranhas Revealed!” • Determine the main idea. • Decide the areas of evidence. • Write a summary of the article in 8 – 10 sentences. • This summary is homework.

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