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Check out some pros and cons of Macleod's summarizing method in the boxes below!

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Pros

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It is smart to use a topic sentence to tell what work your are discussing, who is the speaker, and who is the author

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Following the same order as the material is a great idea and helps maintain order

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Summaries certainly should be brief as possible

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Concluding sentences are helpful for ending your thought process

Cons

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The strict order of having a topic sentence and concluding sentence can sometimes this can stiffle your flow of ideas.

 

He suggests not adding personal ideas, but sometimes personal observations can help you remember better.

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No direct quotes isn't always the best because sometimes direct quotes help you remember important ideas or moments! Example: "Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope."

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