HOW TO WRITE A SUMMARY

To write a good summary it is important to understand the text, so you may need to read it several times. Once you have done that, follow these tips:

Ø  Highlight/Underline the main ideas in the text. They do not always come at the beginning of the text. 

Ø   Rememember you should be answering questions such as Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? 

Ø  Combine the main ideas together in your own words. That is to say PARAPHRASE THOSE IDEAS. Relative pronouns will be useful.As well as some linkers.

Ø  Do not include your own opinion or add extra information.

Ø  Keep your summary short. It will depend on the length of the original text though. No more than one third of length (1/3)

Ø  The text should flow when you read it aloud.

Ø  You can start your summary with sentences such as: The text is about…. The text deals with…

Ø  If you are writing the summary of an article,  you should mention the author. “In the article “….” by  “…” we learn/ the author shows…/informs…/declares…/states…/claims...

Ø  Check grammar, punctuation, spelling.

                                                                                              GOOD LUCK!!!