Lesson 13 Title: Summarizing and Paraphrasing Complex Texts
Subtitle: Lesson 13
Presented by: Fatima
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Introduction to Summarizing and Paraphrasing

Summarizing:
Condensing information while retaining the main ideas.

Paraphrasing:
Rewriting text in your own words without changing the meaning.

Importance:
Key skills for academic and professional writing.


Summarizing involves condensing a larger text into its key points, keeping the main ideas intact.

Paraphrasing means expressing the same idea as the original text but in your own words.

Both skills are crucial in academic and professional settings, where you need to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.

Summarizing Tips:

◦ Identify the main idea and supporting details.
Focus on the core message of the text.

◦ Omit unnecessary information.
Remove examples, anecdotes, or any irrelevant details.

◦ Keep it concise.
A summary should be significantly shorter than the original text, capturing only the essentials.

Paraphrasing Tips:

◦ Use synonyms and different sentence structures.
Change the wording and structure while preserving the meaning.

◦ Keep the original meaning.
Make sure your paraphrase conveys the same ideas as the original.

◦ Avoid plagiarism by not copying phrases directly.
Ensure that you’re not simply copying phrases but rewriting them in a new form.

1. Summarize the Paragraph

Paragraph:

The rapid advancements in technology over the past few decades have led to significant changes in the way we communicate. From the rise of social media platforms to the ubiquity of smartphones, these innovations have transformed how we interact with one another, making communication faster and more accessible than ever before.

Task: Summarize this paragraph in one sentence.

2. Paraphrase the Sentence

Original Sentence:

Effective leadership requires not only a clear vision but also the ability to communicate that vision to others.

Task: Paraphrase this sentence using your own words.

That’s all for today!

We will continue learning more in our next class.

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