Summarizing Key Information
Taking information from multiple sources and rewriting it in the student's own words.
Key Questions
- Explain how to combine information from two different books into one clear paragraph.
- Analyze the dangers of copying text directly rather than paraphrasing.
- Justify how we decide which facts are the most important to include in a summary.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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