ENG 101 Chapter 18
Which of these is not a useful tip for writing strong summary?
Insert your own opinion through loaded language
What is not a synonym for summary?
Introduction
A paraphrase usually compares in length to the original work
True
If you fail to properly document information that you have incorporated into your essay and is not your own, it is considered plagiarism
True
When quoting longer passages, the material is indented as a block of text and no quotation marks are used
True
When summarizing, it's a good idea to note any words or phrases set off in italic or boldface type; their emphasis may imply importance
True
In ___, you report the information in your own words and style without condensing it
paraphrase
To avoid plagiarism in summary writing, you may wish to ___
- make sure you fully understand the material first - avoid consulting the original piece while writing - inspect your essay to make sure that the words used are your own and not the author's
Useful tips for writing a strong summary
- Periodically refer to the author or article to emphasize that this is a summary - Express the main points and supporting details in your own words - Quote from the material only to illustrate key points
What is a synonym of summary?
- Precis - Abstract
Examples of Plagiarism
- Submitting a friend's paper as if it were your own - Copying an article from the Internet and turning it in as your own - Failing to document sources you've incorporated into your essay
Whether summarizing, paraphrasing, or using direct quotation, you must always write the passage in your own words
False