Week 1 lesson 4 summary writing
- 1. ABERDEEN 2040 Writing a summary Review Week 1 PSE 5
- 2. There’s videos on MyAberdeen (Part 2 & 3) to help you with summary writing: • Sentence Structure (1) (online page 1.4 Part 2) • Paraphrasing (1) + Paraphrasing video from Academic English (1.4 Part 2) • Noun Phrases (1) (1.5 Part 3) Discuss with a partner/small group: 1. What did you learn from the videos? 2. How will this help you with your summary writing? 3. Do you have any questions or parts you didn’t understand? MyAberdeen Review
- 3. 1) Complete: it includes the main ideas only. Avoid including supporting details or examples. 2) Concise: it should be shorter than the original and as short as possible without excluding key points. 3) Clear: it should be easy for the reader to understand. 4) Creative: paraphrase ideas using your own words without changing the meaning. Some key words, such as scientific terms cannot be paraphrased. Key Features of a Summary The “4Cs” Criteria
- 4. Further features of a summary Decide which of the following can be features of a summary: 1) Includes your own ideas 2) Includes all of the main and supporting ideas 3) Helps you to understand a text 4) Is useful for future activities
- 5. The Process of Writing a Summary Make a list of the steps involved in writing a summary
- 6. The Process of Writing a Summary 1) Read the text to understand it 2) Annotate the text: don’t just underline or highlight key words. Make notes in the margin as well. Make a list of the steps involved in writing a summary
- 7. The Process of Writing a Summary 3) On a separate paper, make notes of the main points and the source details. Paraphrase ideas and try to use bullet-points, numbering and symbols How can we paraphrase? What different techniques can be used? Make a list of the steps involved in writing a summary
- 8. The Process of Writing a Summary 3) On a separate paper, make notes of the main points and the source details. Paraphrase ideas and try to use bullet-points, numbering and symbols How can we paraphrase? What different techniques can be used? a) Use synonyms b) Change from active to passive or passive to active c) Change the word forms, e.g. change a noun to a verb or a verb to a noun. This means that the sentence structure will have to change. Make a list of the steps involved in writing a summary
- 9. The Process of Writing a Summary 4) Use these notes to write a summary. Make sure that the source is stated at the start. Where did the ideas come from? Write it as a paragraph. Avoid starting each new idea on a new line. Join it together and use linking words or phrases to connect ideas from one sentence to the next. Make a list of the steps involved in writing a summary
- 10. Practice Writing a Summary Step 1: Do Task 8 ex 1 to read and understand the text. Step 2: Annotate the text (Task 9 exercise 1: highlight, underline and write key points about discovery learning in the margin at the sides of the text). Compare in groups. Step 3: Make notes on a separate paper (Task 9 exercise 2: you could use the headings to help you organize your notes or you may prefer to do it a different way). Remember to use paraphrasing and note the source details. Step 4: Use your notes to write the summary (Task 10 exercise 1). It should be a paragraph of 50-70 words. This should be submitted in the homework folder 1.9 before 12pm on Thursday (Activity 1C). Go through the above process with Text 2 on page 15 of the Oxford EAP Book.
- 11. ABERDEEN 2040 Assessed Task 1- Summary PSE 5
- 12. Assessed Task 1 Summary: Details Source Text (available on MyAberdeen in Assessed Task 1 Summary: Details): Le, T. M., & Liaw, S. Y. (2017). Effects of pros and cons of applying big data analytics to consumers’ responses in an e-commerce context. Sustainability, 9(5), 798. Write a focused summary of the source text outlining relevant information on how the collection and use of big data affects the consumer.
- 13. Guidelines: You should define any relevant terms You should include a reference to the text summarised Do not copy sentences from the text. However, you can use some key words. Submit: in the folder on My Aberdeen Word count: 180 (+/- 10%) Font size: 11 Font Style: Calibri Line spacing: 1.5 Submission date: Tuesday 16 November 9am (UK time) Supporting Materials: Please read the text over the weekend. There is time on Monday for you to discuss it Remember, there is the model, and the definition language information The library resources in MyAberdeen (general course information folder) help with the format of references You can read this guide to summary writing Watch how to submit a Turnitin assessment in Ultra before you submit your assignment Assessed Task 1 Summary: Details
- 14. Marking Criteria Task fulfilment (some distinction in complexity between the two levels) The extent to which: • the main points (only) are covered • information is succinct Organisation, coherence, cohesion, & presentation The extent to which: • the organisation of content is logical • the writing adheres to submission instructions • the relationship between the ideas is clear Demonstrating meaning/ understanding in your own words The extent to which: • the original meaning and content is kept • demonstrates strategies that focus on conveying comprehension of meaning (extent of own language used) Students are given a mark for each descriptor with the average being the final mark. All marks out of 22.
- 15. ABERDEEN 2040 Course Engagement PSE 5 Photo-story Activity
- 16. Engagement & Participation The marking matrix for Engagement and Participation is here. You are marked on three criteria: Independent Learning, Online Coursework and Quality of Participation. Independent Learning This is the learning which you do in your self-study time outside of class. It might consist of tasks set by your tutor or that you complete on MyAberdeen, or it might consist of additional self-study you set yourself in order to meet your learning goals. This part requires you to provide evidence to your tutor of what independent learning you have been doing on the course. To do this, you should create a photo-story reflecting on the independent learning you've done. You can find more information about how to create a photo-story on the Course Engagement & Photo Story: Details & Marks page * In week 5, you should upload your photo-story reflection to the discussion board. 20% of your mark is based on your class participation and your work on the online course.
- 17. Photo-story Reflection Your reflection will be in the form of a photo story, or using your words and photographs. You are encouraged to do this alongside the course as you work your way through the weekly activities and then submit in the course engagement assessment area in week 5. This forms the basis of your 'Independent learning' section of the course engagement mark. To make the photo story Using this free download of PhotoStory 3 for Windows create an audio/ visual reflection. The programme allows you to add narration to your photos. Here is an example here of a student's work. Think about your learning experiences during your study for this course.
- 19. Student Representative What it involves? • Collecting feedback from classmates about any issues or suggestions they want to highlight • Meeting every two weeks with the course co- ordinator to discuss these suggestions Why is it a good opportunity? • Have your say in the course • Get involved and work with your classmates • Practice your communication skills • Understand how the student rep system works in the university How do you decide who is going to be the rep for your class? As a class you can decide • By vote • By volunteering Please let your tutor know by Monday week 2