Question

which best describes an objective summary?

an explanation written in ones own words that provides all of the details and information in a text
a written response that provides a personal opinion related to the central idea of a text
a short statement written in ones own words that provides the key points or central idea of a text
a formal report that provides scientific facts and data to support the ideas in a text

Explanation:

Define an objective summary

An objective summary is a concise, unbiased overview of a text. It must be written in one's own words, focus only on the central ideas and key supporting points, and remain completely free of personal opinions, judgments, or unnecessary minor details.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: "an explanation written in one's own words that provides all of the details and information in a text" — Incorrect because a summary should only include key points and central ideas, not all details and information.
• Option 2: "a written response that provides a personal opinion related to the central idea of a text" — Incorrect because an objective summary must be completely free of personal opinions.
• Option 3: "a short statement written in one's own words that provides the key points or central idea of a text" — Correct because it accurately describes the concise nature, use of original wording, and focus on main ideas without personal bias.
• Option 4: "a formal report that provides scientific facts and data to support the ideas in a text" — Incorrect because a summary is not a formal scientific report or an external evidence-gathering document.

Answer:

• (A) an explanation written in one's own words that provides all of the details and information in a text
• (B) a written response that provides a personal opinion related to the central idea of a text
• (C) a short statement written in one's own words that provides the key points or central idea of a text (Correct answer)
• (D) a formal report that provides scientific facts and data to support the ideas in a text