Week 4 Assignment
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Step 5 Writing a Summary
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| A summary is a condensed version of a longer text. Frequently you may be asked to read a text, document, or manual, and write a condensed version of it. Summary writing is an valuable skill, both for academic work and the workplace.
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Writing an effective summary requires that you:
- Include the topic
- State the thesis clearly and accurately
- Include 4-5 supporting points that are clear examples of, or evidence for, your thesis
- Paraphrase the supporting points, or use "quotes" if using the author's exact words, and explain the quotes
- Express the author's point of view and not your own
- Include support for both the problem and the solution
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When writing your summary:
- Start with the Readiness Lab Format
- Show how your supporting points confirm the thesis
- Do not insert your own opinions or thoughts
- Cite the author as the source of the supporting points
- Write your summary in paragraph form
- Proofread for spelling and grammar errors
- To help the reader, number your supporting points
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