The document discusses the importance of summarizing texts. Summarizing is a key reading skill that involves identifying the most important ideas and events and condensing them into a shortened version, usually by reducing the word count by 50% or more while keeping the key details and meaning. An effective summary should capture the essence of the original text in a neutral, objective tone without including unnecessary details, examples, or the author's own opinions.
The document discusses the importance of summarizing texts. Summarizing is a key reading skill that involves identifying the most important ideas and events and condensing them into a shortened version, usually by reducing the word count by 50% or more while keeping the key details and meaning. An effective summary should capture the essence of the original text in a neutral, objective tone without including unnecessary details, examples, or the author's own opinions.
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The document discusses the importance of summarizing texts. Summarizing is a key reading skill that involves identifying the most important ideas and events and condensing them into a shortened version, usually by reducing the word count by 50% or more while keeping the key details and meaning. An effective summary should capture the essence of the original text in a neutral, objective tone without including unnecessary details, examples, or the author's own opinions.
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