Writing Summaries
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The document outlines a 5-step process for writing a summary: 1) Read with the writer's purpose in mind, 2) Underline while summarizing, 3) Write the summary including an introduction, body, and conclusion, 4) Revise the summary by proofreading, and 5) Edit the summary for errors. Each step is then further explained, with step 3 detailing how to write an introduction stating the main idea, a body paragraph paraphrasing major points in order, and a conclusion reflecting the writer's significance.
Writing Summaries
- 1. S ummary W riting by Piet van der Laan
- 2. W riting a summary takes 5 steps S tep 1. Read with the Writer’s Purpose in Mind. S tep 2. Underline with Summarizing in Mind. S tep 3. Writing your Summary. S tep 4. Revising your Summary (proofreading). S tep 5. Editing your Summary.
- 3. S tep 1. R ead with the W riter’s P urpose in M ind M ake predictions based on the title, subtitles, pictures, etc. R ead the article carefully (no notes, no marks). W rite down the point that is made about the subject in one sentence. U nderline the writer’s thesis (main idea) and check whether it corresponds with what you wrote down .
- 4. S tep 2. U nderline with S ummarizing in M ind R ead the text again and underline the major points supporting the thesis. U nderline the transitional elements that show how parts are connected. L ook up difficult words if necessary.
- 5. S tep 3. W riting your S ummary Y our summary should contain the following elements: I ntroduction B ody C onclusion
- 6. S tep 3. W riting your S ummary (1) I ntroduction W riter, title, main idea I n the article, ……. (title article), …….(author’s name) stated/states that ….(the author’s thesis in your own words)
- 7. S tep 3. W riting your S ummary (2) B ody S ummarize in the order of the author’s thoughts. P araphrase and condense into a coherent whole. I nclude major data. I nclude one or more of the author’s examples or illustrations (liveliness.) D o not include your own ideas, illustrations or interpretations. U se appropriate transitions.
- 8. S tep 3. W riting your S ummary (3) C onclusion C onclude with a final statement reflecting the significance of the article. D on’t use your own point of view but the writer’s
- 9. S tep 4. R evising your S ummary (proofreading) C heck for accuracy. D oes your summary make the same point as the article? H ave you omitted anything important? D oes your summary read smoothly with all parts clearly related?
- 10. S tep 5. E diting your S ummary C orrect grammar, spelling and punctuation errors, looking particularly for those common in your writing. W rite a clean draft and proofread for copying errors.
- 11. Q uestions?