ENHANCING STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION OF EXPOSITORY TEXTS THROUGH EFFECTIVE SUMMARIZATION STRATEGIES
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This study investigates the impact of summarization techniques on students' comprehension of expository texts, a critical skill for academic success. Expository texts often present challenges due to their information density and complex structures, making effective comprehension essential. The research highlights the cognitive processes involved in summarization, including decoding, synthesis, and inference, which contribute to better retention and understanding. Participants, second-year English major students, engaged in summarization training, allowing them to focus on identifying main ideas while filtering out extraneous details. Results indicate significant improvements in comprehension, particularly for students struggling with dense material. The study identifies common challenges faced by students in summarizing expository texts, such as information overload and language proficiency, and suggests strategies to overcome these obstacles. Findings support the notion that teaching summarization as a reading strategy enhances students' metacognitive awareness and engagement with texts. Overall, the research underscores the importance of summarization in developing proficient reading skills and suggests implications for instructional practices in education.
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