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Technical Writing Course 5

Technical Writing Course 5. Prepared By Dr. Ali Maqousi Room: 7304 Email: amaqousi@uop.edu.jo. TW–The Summary . Criteria for writing summaries Process to follow . TW– Criteria for writing summaries . A summary is a compressed version of a much longer document or speech.

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Technical Writing Course 5

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  1. Technical Writing Course5 Prepared By Dr. Ali Maqousi Room: 7304 Email: amaqousi@uop.edu.jo

  2. TW–The Summary • Criteria for writing summaries • Process to follow

  3. TW– Criteria for writing summaries A summary is a compressed version of a much longer document or speech. You can summarize chapters, books, speeches, reports, and material from the Internet.

  4. TW– Criteria for writing summaries Overall Organization • Introduction Begin with a topic sentence.[In “The Internet” (Petra Journal, August 2008: 23-26), Reem Al-Najar states that the Internet is comprise of hardware components.] • Discussion Briefly summarize the main points covered in the original material. [use your own words] • Conclusion Repeat the focus statement (author’s key ideas)

  5. TW– Criteria for writing summaries Internal Organization How well you organize the body of your discussion [a problem/ solution format, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, or analysis.]

  6. TW– Criteria for writing summaries Development To develop your summary, you’ll need to focus on the following: • Most important points (2-3 key ideas, omit irrelevant details) • Major conclusions reached (state how these points are significant. Show their value or impact) • Recommendations (by the author, as future course of action to solve a problem)

  7. TW– Criteria for writing summaries Style The summary must be clear, concise, accurate, and accessible. • Avoid long words and sentences. • Be sure that your summary truly reflects the author’s content. • The summary must be unbiased.

  8. TW– Criteria for writing summaries Length The summary will be approximately 5 to 15 percent the length of the original material. To achieve this omit the following: • References to the author • Past histories • Definitions • Complex technical concepts • Statistics • Tables and figures • Tangential information • Lengthy examples • Biographical information

  9. TW– Criteria for writing summaries Audience Recognition You must consider your audience in deciding whether to omit or include information. Grammar and Mechanics

  10. TW– Process to follow Prewriting • Locate your Article, Book, Chapter, or Report. • Write down your works cited or references information • Read the article to acquire a general understanding. 1 - Underline important points 2 - Make marginal notes

  11. TW– Process to follow Writing • Review your prewriting. • Write a rough draft (follow the criteria for writing a summary)

  12. TW– Process to follow Rewriting • Add detail for accuracy. • Delete unnecessary information. • Simplify words and complex technical terms (supersede (replace), remit (pay)). • Move information within the summary to parallel the author’s organization. • Correct errors .

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