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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Summary
Weddings in Hawaii combine customs from many cultures. Hawaiian

customs may include the clothing worn by the couple, the flowers, the
music, and the type of party after the ceremony. Chinese, Japanese, and
Filipino customs may also play a part depending on the ethnicity1 of the
bride and groom. (49 words)

Notice that the summary gives the two main points-(1) Hawaiian
customs and (2) customs of other ethnic groups- but no details. The
summary does not describe the clothing, tell what kind of flowers, or talk
about pandango, origami, or firecrackers.

As you can see, the summary (49 words) is much shorter than the
original (194 words). When you write a summary, write the important ideas
in as few words as possible.
There are three keys to writing a summary:
1. Include only main points; leave out details.
2. Use your own words. Do not copy sentences from the original.
3. Do not add any ideas that are not in the original.

EXERCISE A. You may work with a partner or with a small group of classmates on
Summary Writing this exercise. Turn back to Lesson 1 page 5 and reread the model

paragraph "Introducing Myself."

Imagine that you have a job as assistant personnel manager at a small
medical clinic with Spanish-speaking patients. Marciela Perez has
applied for a job as a receptionist there. Your job requires you to write
a summary of every job applicant's background.
Step 1 What five pieces of information from "Introducing Myself'
would be useful for your boss to know about Marciela? Write
five questions asking for that information in the lines that

follow. Write questions only about information that is relevant
to the job. Also, consider only information that she has written.
Do not add any ideas of your own.
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________

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