When you summarize a source you should
A)condense the original material by presenting the basic idea in your own words.
B)include pertinent facts and avoid technicalities.
C)include your own opinions and thoughts along with the author's.
D)completely rewrite the original version, but keep it the same length.
E)A and B are correct.

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Summarizing a source involves condensing the original material and presenting the basic idea in your own words. It is important to include pertinent facts and avoid technicalities. Including personal opinions and thoughts is not necessary in a summary. You should not completely rewrite the original version, as this can change the meaning and the length of the source. Therefore, options A and B are correct.

When You Summarize a Source You Should