Objective Summary Rules
What does the word "objective" mean in academic writing?
What is neutral, factual, and free of personal opinion or bias?
What is Golden Rule #1 of valid paraphrasing regarding sentence layout?
What is Flip or change the sentence structure?
Name the 3 components of the 3-Part Critique Formula in order.
What are Critic's Claim + Direct Text Quote + Analytical Explanation?
True or False: A literary critique should give the book a rating out of 5 stars and state if you enjoyed reading it.
What is False? (A formal critique evaluates techniques, structure, or style objectively without personal reviews).
Which word breaks the rule of objectivity in this sentence? "The author brilliantly explains how gravity affects ocean tides."
What is "brilliantly"?
What is Golden Rule #2 regarding the author's original words?
What is Swap vocabulary using synonyms?
An analytical critique that evaluates an author's use of sensory details (sight, sound, touch) is analyzing text ________.
What is Imagery?
Spot the bias word in this sentence: "The main character foolishly decides to explore the abandoned basement alone."
What is "foolishly"?
Name two things that MUST be left out of a valid Objective Summary.
What are personal opinions, subjective words (like "boring" or "awesome"), and minor details?
What is Golden Rule #3 that must NEVER change during paraphrasing?
What is Keep the original core meaning/message?
Analyzing how an author organizes a text (e.g., chronological order, cause and effect, flashbacks) is critiquing text ________.
What is Structure?
How does flipping sentence structure prevent plagiarism when paraphrasing?
What is it forces the writer to reconstruct the idea in their own original grammatical style rather than copying the author's format?
What is the key difference between an Objective Summary and a Literary Critique?
What is a summary neutrally retells key plot/facts, while a critique evaluates HOW WELL the author constructed the text using evidence?
Why is copying a quote and changing only 2 or 3 words still considered plagiarism?
What is because the original sentence structure and phrasing still belong to the author?
Fix this weak critique to make it formal and unbiased: "I loved the author's cool word choice in paragraph 3."
What is removing personal opinion words ("I loved," "cool") and stating a formal claim (e.g., "The author utilizes precise, vivid diction in paragraph 3 to establish a somber tone")?
What does it mean to evaluate an author's message through a Biblical worldview lens?
What is examining the underlying themes or worldview of a text and comparing them against Biblical truth and Scripture?