PDF handout of the 32 Powerpoints - Mark Fullmer

6/5/2012Developmental ReadingWhat is summarizing? It’s the process ofcondensing or squeezing text or an experienceinto a statement of the most essential ideas. Itrequires a reader to choose the key ideas,delete trivial and insignificant or irrelevantinformation, collapse lists, and paraphrase theauthor’s wordsFor the following sentences, re-write themusing less words.Example: “The mechanical apparatus of thisvending facility is temporarily dysfunctional.”“It is requested that any employee departingthis storage room ascertain that all illuminationis extinguished.”“Please turn off the lights when you leave.”Summary: “The machine is out of order.”“The proprietor of this business establishmentis at present elsewhere, enjoying a middaymeal.”“The owner is eating lunch.”“Along this side of the street, motorists are notpermitted to leave their vehicles in a stationaryposition.”“No Stopping Any Time.”1