What is Summarizing? Identify the central or key ideas in textPut them into their own wordsOrganize them into a condensed version of the textEffective Components of a SummaryA summarizing statement noting the title, author, and form of the text (I+V+FT)Includes key ideas or events and no insignificant detailFollows the order established in the text (beginning, middle and end)Uses own wordsIncludes sentences that read smoothlyUses an objective / neutral voice unless otherwise statedIs truthful to the original text / is text basedWhy use it? Students followed guidelines for a polished summary, if turning in as an assignment.
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