quality
length
format
true/false
thesis
100

A good summary includes...

brief, accuracy, objective

100

How many words should the paper be?

250-500 words

100

Should you include a conclusion?

no

100

You are allowed to have personal opinions in your summary.

false

100

Should the thesis statement be in your own words or directly from the original writer?

your own words

200

How long should the summary be in comparison to the original?

one quarter of the length

200

How long should the paper be?

1-2 pages

200

What format should the essay be written in?

MLA

200

You should include a lot of quotations from the item you are analyzing.

false

200
Where should the thesis statement appear in the summary?

early in the summary, possibly the first sentence

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