Summary

When summing up a text, you give a brief account, only covering the important points. Yet a concise
summary, marked by brevity and precision, requires a detailed knowledge and a thorough
understanding of the text. Thus you have to go through the text several times.
 When reading the text for the first time, make sure that you know words which appear to be
relevant.
 Then try to define the topic or subject matter of the text: What is it about?
 When reading the text again, underline key words, facts and ideas which are relevant and
crucial for understanding the text.
 Now make a draft, arranging the main points in a logical order.
 When writing the summary begin by stating what the text is about. You might also mention
the author and the title of the text.
 Then present the main ideas of the text, using connectives to create coherence