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Explanatory writing is usually the best way to give context to quoted material. If the quote is unclear or needs to be given additional context as in the case of a strange idiom from another culture, you might choose to include the explanation in parenthesis within the quotation marks. By including an understandable translation of the idiom within the quotation marks, you can save space on long sentences that would be needed to otherwise explain the idiom. For instance, you could write: "Unscrew yourself from yourself! (Relax and don't worry!)" Explanation might also be needed to clarify the referent of a given quote. For example, if a politician says, "They are way too high," you could revise the quote for added clarity by writing, "[Taxes] are way too high." The brackets indicate you've inserted the word "taxes" in place of the speaker's original word choice. Cleaning refers to the removal of foul language. Many news articles prohibit the use of profanity. To replace the profane words within the quotation marks, use the first letter of the profane word and replace the rest of the letters with dashes. For instance, you could write: "That whole f------ campaign was based on a lie." Sometimes, you can condense a speaker's meaning by eliminating excess information. For example, a speaker might say, "We intend to continue moving in the right direction, along with our allies and partner nations, to keep the country safe and secure." If your article is primarily about the nation's security and not about its relationship with other countries, you can omit the extraneous words by writing: "We intend to . . . keep the country safe and secure." Be very careful when using an ellipsis to remove words from a quotation. Always stay true to the speaker's original intention.

summary: Explain the quoted material as needed. Clean the quote. Use an ellipsis to remove unnecessary words.

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You should start every summary with the author and the article's title. This lets your reader know that you're summarizing what someone else has written. For example, you can start with something like "George Shaw's ''Pygmalion'' is a play that addresses issues of class and culture in early twentieth-century England." Without looking at your notes, write a first draft that includes the main point of each section in your own words. A summary shouldn't just repeat what the original author said, so using your own words is very important. If you absolutely must use the original author's words, put them in quotation marks. This tells your reader those words aren't yours. Not doing this is academic plagiarism, and it can get you in a lot of trouble. Make sure you format the quote correctly! As you write, make sure you're only summarizing the original piece of writing. You shouldn't be inserting your own opinions of the piece or of the events the piece covers. Instead, summarize what the original author said and retain their tone and point of view. For example, you might think that Hamlet spends a lot of time thinking and not a lot of time acting. You can say something like, "Hamlet is a man of thought, rather than action," instead of saying, "Why doesn't Hamlet do something once in a while?" You want your reader to know that you're summarizing another person's arguments. So you should occasionally use phrases like "the author argues," or "the article claims" when you're presenting those arguments. This reminds the reader that it's not your piece, but someone else's. In fiction pieces, you can say something like "Shakespeare's Hamlet then spends a lot of time brooding on the castle ramparts." This tells your reader you're talking about Shakespeare's play, not inventing your own story.

summary: Start with the source's information. Work from memory to write the main point of each section. Present the material using the author's point of view. Use language appropriate to a summary.

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Look to see if your address is handwritten or poorly typed and if it contains any misspellings of common words, such as your street name or your city. If you don't recognize the return address, or if there is no return address at all, it may be a sign that the package is suspicious. Also be cautious if the return address contains misspelled words or nonsensical information. " A suspicious package may also say something like "Do not x-ray." Markings like this on the package could indicate that it was sent by someone suspicious. You should also note if there is any threatening language on the package, such as "Beware of contents." Excessive postage on the package or unnecessary amounts of packaging tape may indicate that the sender wanted to make it difficult for you to determine what is in the package. A package with an odd, uneven shape could indicate that the contents of the package are suspicious. Watch out for bulges, soft spots, or an overall uneven appearance. Examine the outside of the package for any powdery substances on the envelope or wrapping. Lightly hold the package and feel through the wrapping or the envelope for any powdery substances. You may also notice oily stains or discoloration on the outside of the package. Note if the package has a strange or strong odor, as this may indicate there is a suspicious substance in the package. Try to smell the package quickly and only once, as you do not want to inhale or come in contact with any substances in the package. If there are any protruding wires or aluminum foil coming out of the package, it may be a sign that it contains a suspicious device. Hold the package in your hands and see if you can hear any ticking noises or feel any vibrations. Ticking sounds and vibrations may also indicate that there's a suspicious device in the package.
summary: Check for words that are poorly written or misspelled. Watch out for an unknown or missing return address. Note any markings on the package, like "Confidential" or "Personal. Be wary of packages with excessive postage or tape. Examine the package to see if it's lumpy, bulky, or lopsided. Look for powdery substances or oily stains on the outside of the package. Look for protruding wires. Check for ticking sounds or vibrations.