Module 3: Summarizing
Section outline
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The Module introduces students to summarizing and critical reading practices.Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify main ideas in key texts. (Course Outcome #1)
- Identify the criteria for writing a summary. (Course Outcome #2)
- Summarize main and supporting ideas of key texts in writing. (Course Outcome #2)
- Write using clear, coherent prose. (Course Outcome #7)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 3 Introduction
- Read Chapter 2.1-2.3 and Chapter 4 in Pressbooks text.
- Read ADDITIONAL ASSIGNED ARTICLE.
- Complete the Summary Essay (meets module objectives 1-4).
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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