Evaluating Summaries

The following are summaries of three articles in the textbook. First, reread the article. Then, read the summary. Decide which statement or statements apply to each summary.

1. This summary leaves out important facts.
2. This summary contains too many unimportant details.
3. This summary does not present the information in the same order as the original article.
4. The summary doesn't identify the original article and the author.
5. This summary expresses the writer's personal opinions of the material.
6. This is a good summary.

1		Summary of "The Giza Pyramids," p. 63 The three pyramids of Giza, Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus are the most famous pyramids in the world. They were built by the Egyptians between 2723 and 2563 on the bank of the Nile River. Researchers have been studying the pyramids for many years and they have learned a lot about them. For example, people used to believe that the pyramids were built by slaves. But scientists now believe that they were constructed by farmers who freely gave their labor. They did this because they thought that their kings were divine and that the pyramids would allow them to continue living in the afterlife. Their continued existence was necessary for the survival of his people. It is incredible to think that it probably took 100,000 men to build the pyramid at Cheops. The pyramids are enormous and it took an amazing amount of material to build them. For example, Cheops is composed of about 2,300,000 separate limestone blocks. Many people have been amazed at the amount of material used. Napoleon estimated that the three pyramids contained enough stone to build a ten foot high wall around all of France. Most of this material was limestone that was quarried at the site but the outside layer of white limestone came from far away. Most of this was removed in the Middle Ages. Because of this, it is possible to climb the Pyramid at Cheops, although people are often not allowed. If you can get to the top, however, you will have a great view. You will be able to see the desert, the oases, the Sphinx and the city of Cairo. You will also be able to see the plan of the pyramids which includes a funerary temple and a lower temple.
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2		Summary of "Gender Differences in Communication," p. 46 "Gender Differences in Communication," by Rose Ker reports that research in the area of gender communication has found a number of differences between the communication styles of men and women. She says that while women talk to establish closer ties, men talk for more pragmatic reasons. For example, they are often seeking advice or trying to solve problems. Another difference is that women enjoy talking about their private lives. However, men often use conversation to establish their superiority in a group by appearing better more knowledgeable about real-world topics, such as current affairs. One study showed that men also tend to talk more loudly than women and interrupt more often. In addition, women speak more tentatively, often using tag questions, whereas men use more declarative statements. This is difference also shows up in on-line communications where women tend to hedge, and men are usually quite assertive.
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3		Summary of "The Dream That Haunts You," p. 100 The "Dream that Haunts You" by Kristen von Kreisler discusses theories about dreams and the interpretation of dreams from the ancient Greeks to the present. The Greeks thought that dreams were visits from demons. but most people today do not believe this idea. Some scientists today believe that dreams are meaningless. They are simply the brain's nighttime activities. Others believe that dreams give advice. They say that if you have repetitive dreams you should look for symbols. Some people believe that dreams can predict the future. However, this doesn't seem realistic to me. Others say that dreams have meaning, but the meanings are symbolic rather than realistic. For example, you may dream about running in a race if you are feeling competitive in your job.
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