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Mr Gordana Zalad WRITING A SUMMARY

Mr Gordana Zalad WRITING A SUMMARY. What is a summary? A summary is a brief restatement – in your own words – of the contents of a passage.

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Mr Gordana Zalad WRITING A SUMMARY

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  1. MrGordanaZaladWRITING A SUMMARY

  2. What is a summary?A summary is a brief restatement – in your own words – of the contents of a passage.

  3. The key features of a summary are:1) It is shorter than the source ( a passage, an article, etc)2) It repeats the ideas of the source in different phrases and sentences.

  4. Steps in writing a summary1) Read the article to be summarized.2) Reread the article, identify the key points.3) Make notes: write down the key points in your own words.

  5. 4) Put points in order 5) Leave out unnecessary detail: eg. Lists, anecdotes6) Write and edit your first draft – approximately ¼the length of the original. 7) Ask questions8) Write final draft

  6. Remember: • Do not rewrite the original piece • Keep your summary short keeping within the word limit specified • Use your own words

  7. • Refer to the main ideas • Read with WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and HOW questions in mind • Do not put in your opinion of the issue or topic discussed in the original piece. • Write a well – constructed continuous paragraph.

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