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    This document provides guidelines for writing a concise summary, including the key elements. It explains that a summary should present the essential message or gist of the original document in a concise and accurate manner using plain language. A summary should develop ideas logically in coherent paragraphs, focus on the main points and facts, avoid personal opinions, and stand alone as a self-contained document. The document also notes there will be an in-class assignment on October 4th to write an informal report, and instructs students to read the relevant chapter in the textbook.

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    This document provides guidelines for writing a concise summary, including the key elements. It explains that a summary should present the essential message or gist of the original document in a concise and accurate manner using plain language. A summary should develop ideas logically in coherent paragraphs, focus on the main points and facts, avoid personal opinions, and stand alone as a self-contained document. The document also notes there will be an in-class assignment on October 4th to write an informal report, and instructs students to read the relevant chapter in the textbook.

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    UBC APSC 201 Winter 2018 Term 1 Lectures

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    4. Summary - Week 4 - September 27 2018

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    This document provides guidelines for writing a concise summary, including the key elements. It explains that a summary should present the essential message or gist of the original document in a concise and accurate manner using plain language. A summary should develop ideas logically in coherent paragraphs, focus on the main points and facts, avoid personal opinions, and stand alone as a self-contained document. The document also notes there will be an in-class assignment on October 4th to write an informal report, and instructs students to read the relevant chapter in the textbook.

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    Concise Summary

    Hartaj.Sanghara@ubc.ca
    Objectives
    — Apply principles of technical communication (“6Cs”)

    — Learn guidelines for preparing a concise summary

    — Learn key elements of a summary

    — Workshop
    — Activity – Summary

    2
    Summary
    Use these guidelines for preparing a summary

    • Read the entire original document

    • Underline the essential message and main points

    • Write a concise summary in your own words

    • Check your version with the original – verify facts/information

    (Source: Technical Communication by Lannon, Klepp, and Kelly)

    3
    Summary
    Here are key elements of a concise summary:

    • Provide a short version of an original document

    • Present the essential message or “gist” of a document

    • Convey information concisely and accurately

    • Use a non-technical style and plain language

    (Source: Technical Communication by Lannon, Klepp, and Kelly)

    4
    Summary
    Here are key elements of a concise summary:

    • Develop ideas logically in coherent paragraphs

    • Focus on main points and facts

    • Avoid personal opinions and comments

    • Stand alone as a self-contained document

    (Source: Technical Communication by Lannon, Klepp, and Kelly)

    5
    Coursework

    § Please prepare to write an informal report


    assignment in class on Thursday, October 4.

    § Please read the chapter(s) in the textbook.


    § Chapter 3 – ABC Formats and Examples
    § Informal Reports – Problem Analysis,
    Recommendation Report, and Equipment Evaluation

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