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Monday, February 7, 2011

Lannon, Chapter 11

CHAPTER 11- SUMMARIZING AND ABSTRACTING INFORMATION

Summaries are very important to get all the necessary facts and conclusions in such a way that a person that doesn't have the time to read the full document can understand and use the information you've presented.  summaries are meant to be concise and easy to read.
Expectations:

  • accuracy- precise image of the full text
  • completeness- main ideas and reasoning 
  • readability- concise, easy to understand
  • conciseness- informative, brief, word limit 
  • nontechnical style- plain English 
Summaries are for when you prepare a report, or proposal  and you summarize the works of others. a closing summary  is used to refresh the readers memory as to what they read before the conclusions. an informative abstract essentially the full text in short form. descriptive abstract, 1-3 sentences about the report, doesn't include the main points. Executive abstract can replace the entire report.

Ethical considerations- what to leave out and what to include.

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