Most important of all, when you create a summary of a text, it helps you review what you read and helps your brain capture the main ideas. Writing these down cements the memories; this will help you recall them more easily later on.
The summary should do just that, it should summarize and reiterate important parts of the entire piece.
When you revise, you take a second look at your ideas. You might add, cut, move, or change information in order to make your ideas clearer, more accurate, more interesting, or more convincing.
I find this to be very helpful and a “technique” I use often. Almost every time I write I re read it over to myself and am constantly cutting and moving over sentences or cutting them out entirely. I’d say it’s my “process.”
Revising helps to “master” your work. Revising also helps to add information that can make your work more precise.
If a reader or teacher comments that your paragraph lacks unity, you probably need a better topic sentence (or maybe you don’t have one yet). So, how can you spot a good topic sentence when you’ve written one? A good topic sentence might meet the following criteria: Signals the topic and also the more focused ideas of the paragraph Presents an idea or ideas that are clear and easy to understand Provides unity to the paragraph (so it’s clear how all supporting ideas relate) Omits supporting details Engages the reader
I used to get frustrated at trying to come up with a good topic sentence. I always felt like it wasn’t strong enough or blatant enough. I found that just writing my entire paragraph without focusing on what the topic sentence will be made it so much simpler for me because I either ended up writing one within that paragraph without even realizing it or, re reading the paragraph to myself that I just wrote made me think of a strong one.
Share a quote by an expert or historical figure. Choose a quote from someone who is well known in a relevant field and who has expertise on your topic. This will lend your conclusion credibility and leave readers with something powerful to consider.
This method is another one of my favorites, ending your statement with a quote from an expert or well known figure allows for the reader to be persuaded or at least convinced.
Ask a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is meant to make people think, but not necessarily come to an answer. Often, the answer to rhetorical questions is clear right away, but the deeper significance needs to be pondered.
I always noticed the ends of movies or books there seems to be a “rhetorical question” left behind in some shape or form and I always favored that because it leaves room for imagination or/and deep thinking.
Use “hanging” paragraphs to set up sources. This means that the first line of each source begins at the left margin, while second and subsequent lines are indented by ½” (1 tab). This is the reverse of a regular paragraph. The “hanging” format makes it easily to visually scroll down the list and see each source. If you are using Microsoft Word, you can set hanging paragraphs by choosing the “hanging” setting in the “Paragraphs” menu.
The hanging paragraph format makes looking for the information a way faster process. It makes navigating the page a lot “cleaner” and professional looking. I utilize Microsoft word often and had no idea about the “hanging” setting in the “paragraphs” menu.
continue to educate the faculty and staff on racism and how to advocate against racism. Also,to inform the students, faculty, and staff on police brutality and advocacy and the need to reform the justice system. We, as a college, need to do better in support, educating, and creating awareness on the unjust killings of
Change begins with education. In order for change to happen, all schools should have mandatory sessions on educating and advocating against racism. Police departments should have a mandatory course against use of unnecessary force and discrimination. Candidates should be thoroughly screened for bias tendencies prior to being handed a badge.