òRead the Article
Do Not make note and do marks when you are reading
After reading the first time, write down the main idea of the article in one sentence
Underline the main point
òRead the article again, underline the major points supporting the thesis; these should be words or phrases here and there rather than complete sentences
òunderline key transitional elements which show how parts are connected
Write your summary
òStart with a sentence naming the writer and article title and stating the essay's main idea
òUse simple words and sentence to show main point
òConclude the summary with author’s idea
òNOTE: Throughout the summary, do not insert your own opinions or thoughts; instead summarize what the writer has to say about the subject
Revising the summary
òDoes your summary make the same point as the article?
òHave you omitted anything important?
òDoes your summary read smoothly with all parts clearly related?
Editing the summary
òCorrect grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, looking particularly for those common in your writing.
òWrite a clean draft and proofread for copying errors.
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