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The task here is to identify the best description of an objective summary. An objective summary should be unbiased, accurate, and concise, focusing on the main points and central idea of a text.

A. An explanation written in one’s own words that provides all of the details and information in a text. This option goes beyond the purpose of a summary, which is to be concise and focus on key points. B. A written response that provides a personal opinion related to the central idea of a text. This option includes a personal opinion, which is not a characteristic of an objective summary. C. A short statement written in one’s own words that provides the key points or central idea of a text. This option matches the definition of an objective summary. D. A formal report that provides scientific facts and data to support the ideas in a text. While a summary may include facts and data, this option is more specific to a certain type of text and does not necessarily reflect the brevity required in a summary.

Based on the evaluation, option C is the best description of an objective summary: "A short statement written in one’s own words that provides the key points or central idea of a text."