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therock  #48891  Mon, 04 Oct 04 05:44 AM
im in english comp II doing a summary for an essay and was told that you have to have a thesis for a summary by one person and told i didnt need one by another. what to do?
  
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Mephorium  #48895  Mon, 04 Oct 04 06:17 AM
Welcome to the EnglishForums, therock. Forgive my ignorance, but I do not understand your question. Can you elaborate?
  
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therock  #48896  Mon, 04 Oct 04 06:25 AM
ok
im writing a summary

My question is: Do you need to have a thesis in a summary?

i was told yes and no by two differnt people at school.
don't know what to do.
  
Mephorium  #48903  Mon, 04 Oct 04 06:52 AM
A thesis statement is a one sentence summary of what the main purpose of your paper is and is usually used in writing essays.

A summary is a rewrite of a passage from a book, article, etc., in your own words. Usually, the summary is shorter and gives an overview of the material in the passage.

  
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therock  #48904  Mon, 04 Oct 04 06:54 AM
thanks the info is well appreciated

now i can go to sleep.
  
Mephorium  #48907  Mon, 04 Oct 04 06:57 AM
For a difinitive answer, I would wait until a moderator responds to your question.
  
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