Question 1

Abstracts are a type of ,a restatement of the main ideas in a document..

Accepted Answer

summary

Question 2

A summary should&#10;(a)never be separated from the main text.&#10;(b)be understandable only after the entire document is read.&#10;(c)be able to stand alone.&#10;(d)a and c.&#10;(e)None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

A summary should be able to stand alone, providing a concise overview of the main points without needing the entire document for context.

Question 3

The best type of abstract for readers who don't have time to read the full report and who want writers to help guide their thinking is
(a)an informative abstract.
(b)a closing summary.
(c)a descriptive abstract.
(d)an executive abstract.
(e)either b or c.

D

Accepted Answer

An executive abstract is a concise summary that highlights the main points of the report for readers who don't have time to read the full report. It is usually no longer than one page and should help guide readers' thinking about the report's key findings and recommendations.

Question 4

An effective strategy for writing a summary is to underline or highlight thesis statements,topic sentences,findings,and conclusions as you read the text.

Accepted Answer

Underlining or highlighting key points while reading the text can help identify the main ideas and support them in writing an effective summary.

Question 5

Readers always prefer a technical style in summaries.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not necessarily true. While some readers may prefer a technical style in summaries, others may prefer a simpler language or a more narrative style. It depends on the audience and the purpose of the summary.

Question 6

As you edit your summary,&#10;(a)omit technical details and examples.&#10;(b)cross out unnecessary prefaces to sentences.&#10;(c)combine related ideas to show relationships.&#10;(d)b and c only.&#10;(e)a,b,and c.

Accepted Answer

When editing a summary, it's important to omit technical details and examples to keep it concise (A), cross out unnecessary prefaces to sentences to make it more direct (B), and combine related ideas to show relationships, which helps in making the summary coherent and focused (C).

Question 7

Summaries are not useful for online contexts.

Accepted Answer

Summaries can be very useful for online contexts as they provide a quick overview of the content for users who may not have the time or desire to read the entire piece. Summaries can also help with search engine optimization by providing a succinct and relevant description of the content for search engines to index.

Question 8

An effective summary accurately conveys a document's&#10;(a)partial message.&#10;(b)specific details.&#10;(c)essential message.&#10;(d)alternative meanings.&#10;(e)None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

An effective summary should only convey the essential message of the document, capturing the main ideas and important points in a concise and clear manner. It should not include unnecessary details or alternative meanings that might confuse or misrepresent the original document.

Question 9

Instead of a summary,a thesis or topic sentence is usually sufficient to preview the contents of letters and memos.

Accepted Answer

A thesis or topic sentence summarizes the main point of a letter or memo, making a full summary unnecessary. Employers and colleagues often do not have the time to read lengthy summaries, so a clear and concise statement of the purpose or main message of the communication is more effective.

Question 10

When preparing a summary,you should&#10;(a)begin composing the summary before reading the entire document.&#10;(b)use direct quotations liberally.&#10;(c)underline essential material as you read.&#10;(d)verify that you have preserved the original message.&#10;(e)c and d.

Accepted Answer

Underlining essential material as you read helps in identifying key points for the summary, and verifying that the original message is preserved ensures the summary's accuracy and reliability.

Question 11

A closing summary appears at the very end of a document,after the concluding section.

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The answer of A closing summary appears at the very...

Question 12

The informative abstract&#10;(a)describes the main document and appears just after the title page.&#10;(b)presents the message of the main text and appears just after the title page.&#10;(c)summarizes the full document and appears at the very end.&#10;(d)gives an outline of the document and appears before the title page.&#10;(e)Any of the answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The informative abstract&#10;(a)describes the main document and...

Question 13

A good strategy is to write your own document's summary before you compose the main text.

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The answer of A good strategy is to write your...

Question 14

Ethical pitfalls of summaries include&#10;(a)failing to communicate a document's full complexity.&#10;(b)distorting the message.&#10;(c)too many details.&#10;(d)only a and b.&#10;(e)a,b,and c.

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The answer of Ethical pitfalls of summaries include&#10;(a)failing to communicate...

Question 15

Readers expect a summary to be complete,yet concise.

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The answer of Readers expect a summary to be complete,yet...

Deck 9: Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information