The document discusses how to write a summary, including defining a summary as a condensed version of the original that covers the main ideas. It states that a summary contains an introduction, discussion, and conclusion. The introduction includes a topic sentence and outlines what will be summarized. The discussion summarizes the key points in the original using one's own words. The conclusion restates the focus and highlights the author's conclusions. The document outlines the steps of prewriting, writing, and revising a summary and provides tips such as including only important ideas and avoiding unnecessary details or technical jargon.