Of the following situations, writing a summary would be least effective for
A) preparing for an essay exam in history.
B) recording the results of a chemistry experiment.
C) learning the bones of the hand for an anatomy quiz.
D) understanding the plot of a novel assigned in English class.

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Writing a summary is least effective for memorizing specific factual information, such as the names of the bones in the hand, which requires rote memorization rather than summarization.

Of the Following Situations, Writing a Summary Would Be Least