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How to write a summary
The purpose of a summary is to
pick out the main points of a text and write a new and much shorter version
of it.
* Read through the text without
making any notes.
* Re-read at least once more and
think about it. What is the subject? What are its main points?
* List the most important ideas,
leaving out examples and other information. Use only the main ideas. (Look
for topic sentences at the top of a paragraph to help you find the main
ideas. Be careful not to alter the original meaning.
* Think about the key points and
rewrite them into a few paragraphs using your own words.
* Read your paragraphs carefully.
Do they make sense? Do your sentences flow logically from one point to
another?
* Revise your paragraphs. Cut
unnecessary words or repetitions. Write the final version.
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