English language learners: This is a six-slide presentation with additional information and examples to help you revisit information on academic summary, so you can apply the skill in your personal, academic, and professional life (RZP - February 2020).

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Academic Summary
SUMMARY II
Created by: RZP
Topic: Summary II - OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: February 2020

2. Academic Summary
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An academic summary
provides readers with a
brief synopsis of
information from oral or
written sources to
demonstrate
understanding of the
main idea and key
supporting points.
What is it?

3. Academic Summary
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In your initial statement,
identify both the title and
the author of the work
followed by a brief thesis
statement.
How do you write one?
In this essay “Online Learning Techniques,” the author, Jon Smith,
informs the readers about … The writer provides techniques for online
learning and emphasizes the importance of …

4. Academic Summary
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What is an example?
In this article “Improving Online Learning Skills,” the writer,
Jane Doe, provides information to students who are
learning a second language in a blended or fully online
program. In her article, Doe not only highlights the
advantages of using online resources but also provides
strategies for students to use. The writer also emphasizes
the importance of intrapersonal competency for students
learning in an online platform. The author concludes by
identifying strategies for the effective application of English
grammar.

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Summarizing is an important learning
strategy because it enables students to
increase their vocabulary and also
improve their thinking, reading, and
paraphrasing skills. A clear, well-written
summary is a good indication that the
student has understood the text.
Why is it important?
Academic Summary

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Academic Summary
SUMMARY II
Created by: RZP
Topic: Summary II - OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: February 2020