Apr 18 2008
Rules for Writing Summaries
1. Write the first sentence (the topic sentence or thesis sentence).
2. Pick out main ideas.
3. Delete sub-points and examples.
4. Delete irrelevant information.
5. Include everything that is important.
6. Answer the six questions: who, what, when, where, why, how.
7. Use your own words.
8. Follow the order of the original article.
9. Do not plagiarise anyone else’s work.
You will find useful exercises for summarising, if you click on this link.
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