Summarizing 101
How do you craft an objective summary? Choose any article in this issue of Upfront. Then follow the steps below to summarize it.
CHALLENGE: On a separate sheet of paper, turn your objective summary into a review of the article.
How do an objective summary and a review differ in terms of purpose, tone, and content?
Step 1: Write the main idea of the article here.
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Step 2: Find three key details from the article that support that main idea. Write them in your own words in two to three sentences here. (Hint: Avoid choosing minor details from just one section of the article. Instead, pick key details that support the article’s overall main idea.)
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Step 3: Combine your answers to steps 1 and 2 to form one cohesive paragraph. Make sure your sentences are free of opinions. Revise as necessary.
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