Question

As you read this passage, look for information that belongs in a summary of the article.
Today, four federal agencies announced $40 million in grants to university researchers across the country to advance the National Robotics Initiative, unveiled by President Obama at Carnegie Mellon University on June 24, 2011.
The initiative, led by the National Science Foundation, is also supported by NASA, the National Institutes of Health, and the United States Department of Agriculture. These agencies have also issued a new joint solicitation to fund an additional 25-40 awards.

Answer 1

Which information would be most important to include in a summary of the paragraph?

Agencies hope to fund an additional 25-40 awards.
The federal government has awarded $40 million in grants for robotics research.
President Obama announced the National Robotics Initiative in 2011.
The National Institutes of Health support the robotics initiative.

Answer 2

Let's think about what might be the most important in a summary? Any guesses?

Answer 3

Something general, not too specific since this could just be an overview.

Answer 4

Since your not responding and personally I know I would want the answer, I think it's the last choice because it would be generic and could be a topic in a summary and a lot of other details in an essay.

Answer 5

oh im sorry i was trying to figure it out for myself and got distracted thank you i was thinking the same thing i just needed a second opinion :)