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Which of the following statements is true of a summary?

1. A summary condenses the main points of an article.

2. A summary is quicker and easier to write than a longer original article.

3. A summary should not include evaluation and criticism.

4. A summary should direct the reader to additional information on the topic.

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  1. http://homepage.smc.edu/reading_lab/writing_a_summary.htm

    http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/summary.html

    http://iws.ohiolink.edu/~sg-ysu/sumwg.html

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