{"id":7922,"date":"2025-11-05T08:32:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/?p=7922"},"modified":"2026-03-12T07:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:29:08","slug":"how-to-summarize-an-article","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/","title":{"rendered":"Como Resumir um Artigo como um Profissional (Guia Passo a Passo com Exemplos)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabela de conte\u00fado\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ef8426;color:#ef8426\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ef8426;color:#ef8426\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#What_Does_It_Really_Mean_to_Summarize_an_Article\" >What Does It Really Mean to Summarize an Article?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#A_Simple_Definition\" >A Simple Definition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Why_This_Skill_Matters_More_Than_You_Think\" >Why This Skill Matters (More Than You Think)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Clearing_Up_the_Confusion_Summary_vs_Paraphrase_vs_Analysis\" >Clearing Up the Confusion: Summary vs. Paraphrase vs. Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#The_Core_Attributes_What_Makes_a_Good_Summary\" >The Core Attributes: What Makes a Good Summary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#A_Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Summarizing_an_Article\" >A Step-by-Step Guide to Summarizing an Article<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Step_1_Read_and_Understand_The_Active_Read\" >Step 1: Read and Understand (The Active Read)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Step_2_Identify_the_Main_Idea_and_Key_Sections\" >Step 2: Identify the Main Idea and Key Sections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Step_3_Highlight_and_Take_Notes_Selectively\" >Step 3: Highlight and Take Notes (Selectively!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Step_4_Write_the_First_Draft_In_Your_Own_Words\" >Step 4: Write the First Draft (In Your Own Words)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Step_5_Check_for_Accuracy_and_Objectivity\" >Step 5: Check for Accuracy and Objectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Step_6_Edit_Polish_and_Shorten\" >Step 6: Edit, Polish, and Shorten<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Example_in_Action_Deconstructing_a_Good_vs_Bad_Summary\" >Example in Action: Deconstructing a Good vs. Bad Summary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Example_1_The_National_Geographic_Article\" >Example 1: The National Geographic Article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Example_2_The_NASA_Article\" >Example 2: The NASA Article<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Common_Mistakes_and_How_to_Avoid_Them\" >Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Your_Summarization_Toolkit_Methods_and_Tools\" >Your Summarization Toolkit: Methods and Tools<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Traditional_Techniques_Your_Brain\" >Traditional Techniques (Your Brain)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Modern_Tools_AI-Assisted\" >Modern Tools (AI-Assisted)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Bonus_Section_Advanced_Summary_Types\" >Bonus Section: Advanced Summary Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Quick_Summary_Template_Copy_and_Use\" >Quick Summary Template (Copy and Use)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-summarize-an-article\/#Conclusion_Your_Next_Step_Practice\" >Conclusion: Your Next Step (Practice)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-box featured-box icon-box-left text-left\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-img\" style=\"width: 60px\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michael-Anderson-1-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"autoppt commenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michael-Anderson-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michael-Anderson-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michael-Anderson-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michael-Anderson-1-12x12.webp 12w, 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p-last-0\">\n          <div class=\"star-rating\"><span style=\"width:100%\"><strong class=\"rating\"><\/strong><\/span><\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text line-height-small italic test_text first-reset last-reset is-italic\">\n            \n\t<div id=\"gap-484155966\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-484155966 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"testimonial-meta pt-half\">\n             <strong class=\"testimonial-name test_name\"><\/strong>\n                          <span class=\"testimonial-company test_company\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<div data-page-id=\"ADX0dm0azok6PAxZ6qsc891Cnj5\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div data-page-id=\"MqcydWl1eoj3vCx75WwcEfUbnce\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div data-page-id=\"UdZIdWhpforQIhxCI65czhy8nKO\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div data-page-id=\"S17idrjrvoon8LxLVo9czxejnLg\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div data-page-id=\"FyKgdOtLHoFbRDxyxSgchDAFn0e\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div data-page-id=\"UoLEd5Q5noPresx4t6oce6NVnkb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-U8hUdJ6K7o6YlKxP17ncs0x4nvf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CggudX80oofqdOxTTf6cSYopncD\">\n<div data-page-id=\"A3KDdL8R0oh08cxjRaNcQA2snGb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IOeQduuVuofXMDxGiKRcdiGHnLT\">Have you ever read a 10-page article, only to forget the main point five minutes later? Or maybe you\u2019ve been in a meeting and someone asked, \u201cCan you just give me the one-minute version?\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NrRYdBGmUokDyOxmK6tcUwuPnih\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S73Rd42I4ofT9Nx35DJc5FDBnrc\">We are all overloaded with information. In school, at work, and in our daily lives, it feels impossible to keep up.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DoWodbVzFof6PtxjB7vcyUpunrd\">Knowing how to summarize an article is more than just a school skill\u2014it\u2019s a professional superpower.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SAjGdoCKNotyH4xHSGJcJVxmnHg\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UUSGdAXVYozlLyxaAAwcRqJBn0e\">Don\u2019t worry if summarizing feels hard or if you\u2019re not sure where to start. It\u2019s a skill, and like any skill, it just takes practice. With a few simple steps, you can make it easy. The real secret is that the <em>process<\/em> of summarizing is often more valuable than the summary itself. When you summarize, you are forced to <em>understand<\/em> the material, which helps you remember it and use it in your own work.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D68Dd5GI2oen5Bxk5DYcpXksnJe\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DGeFdMZYgoWqn5xG5Lccfqjlned\">This guide will show you how to summarize any article like a pro, step by step. We\u2019ll cover what a summary is, why it matters, and a clear process you can follow. We\u2019ll even look at good vs. bad examples and a template you can use right away.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-454443516\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-982720646\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1879240490\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1879240490 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1849373673\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1849373673 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_525464016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/illustration-7-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"How to Summarize an Article Like a Pro (Step-by-Step Guide with Examples)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/illustration-7-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/illustration-7-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/illustration-7-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/illustration-7-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/illustration-7-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/autoppt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/illustration-7-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_525464016 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1174775742\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1174775742 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PH6Id2OIjo3UvbxdfygcjTonnVg\">\n<div data-page-id=\"TUSbdOTztolkONxmORQcS030nif\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-page-id=\"Ut6XdYUxuoioDPx76jpcZdyenJf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div data-page-id=\"S17idrjrvoon8LxLVo9czxejnLg\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div data-page-id=\"FyKgdOtLHoFbRDxyxSgchDAFn0e\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">\n<div data-page-id=\"UoLEd5Q5noPresx4t6oce6NVnkb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div data-page-id=\"A3KDdL8R0oh08cxjRaNcQA2snGb\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-UDkndBthIosCI0xWeUgcBmxTngg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_It_Really_Mean_to_Summarize_an_Article\"><\/span>What Does It Really Mean to Summarize an Article?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xgq7dSsjLog2c2xWs7Vcus9onfe\">Before we get to the &#8220;how-to,&#8221; let&#8217;s be clear on the &#8220;what.&#8221;<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-EAJCdYCJJoNXL1xgWvocXB86nOg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Simple_Definition\"><\/span>A Simple Definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L5RPdu6yAokkImx7gkRcrut5nPb\">A summary is a brief, clear overview of an article&#8217;s main points.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H6zmdlv0po65GlxF5qrcKYiqneg\">That\u2019s it.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y80udSo61ofMSqxT4cDcbDN6nxb\">The two most important parts of that definition are:<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L5UEdDfr1oxIQixAzdvcJONVnGe\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>Main<\/strong><strong> Points:<\/strong> You are <em>not<\/em> restating the entire text. You are only pulling out the biggest, most important ideas.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GdJGd0DkCoYGmuxneOzcZ4J5ncU\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>Brief:<\/strong> A summary is &#8220;always much shorter than the original text&#8221;.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RuVadZz3UonSD6x9mNRcGufnneg\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>In Your Own Words:<\/strong> This is not copying. A summary &#8220;demonstrates that you understand the article&#8221; because you are able to explain it yourself.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O88UdYx4FoPtZaxegXMckVGvn2f\">A good summary tells your reader what the original article was all about without them having to read it.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-W5y8dGSAAoa0wVxkLYuc4GpJnth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Skill_Matters_More_Than_You_Think\"><\/span>Why This Skill Matters (More Than You Think)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UQy0dCdPpoCiU7xAlULcbV9enle\">Learning to summarize isn&#8217;t just about saving time; it&#8217;s about making yourself a better thinker, student, and employee.<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TcGDdbTH5oUnKixXSwjcDk2Tn2f\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>For Your Studies<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ykmwd447aoQsBixqkSUcEoBTnpf\">In college, you are expected to read, understand, and use large amounts of information. Summarizing is a critical skill for this. It teaches you how to find the most important ideas in a text and &#8220;ignore irrelevant information&#8221;. This acts as a check for your own comprehension\u2014if you can&#8217;t summarize an article, you probably haven&#8217;t fully understood it yet. It also improves your memory of what you read.<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"2\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M5tOdOGYQoTAWsxk51pctbu2n0e\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>For Your Career<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L8SgdH5FgovAevxGju6c8UQZnBe\">In the professional world, time is money. No one wants to read a 50-page report if they can get the <a href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/create-visuals-for-presentation-key-points\/\">key points<\/a> in five minutes. Summarizing &#8220;saves time for both the writer and the reader&#8221;. This skill is essential for &#8220;effectively communicat[ing] complex information&#8221; in:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gcxvdwkw8ouavjx0n9YcCNbln2g\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>Executive summaries for reports<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GI5NdmSANoH9b4x1YXJchw0Onrf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>Updates to your manager<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VzLKd8OAFoO68oxl3cHctMQYnhe\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>Presentations and <a href=\"https:\/\/autoppt.com\/pt\/blog\/why-slide-decks-still-matter-2025-tiktok-era\/\">slide decks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BZL9d7Y0eoewm4xj6CEcR5u2n8b\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>Memos and company-wide emails<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"3\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Szw5dpj0qoQ5hHxJhN7cVtFJnhh\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>For Your Own Brain<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S9RAdLUkWo51j4xassec35gPndV\">The process of summarizing connects reading and writing in a powerful way. To write a summary, you must first read and understand. This &#8220;reading-writing synergy&#8221; helps you process the information more deeply. When you can summarize a source, you can then integrate it into your own work, which &#8220;enhances the clarity of your writing&#8221; and makes your own arguments &#8220;more persuasive&#8221;.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-McHbdWi7moa4vqxpfMWcONV3nPc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearing_Up_the_Confusion_Summary_vs_Paraphrase_vs_Analysis\"><\/span>Clearing Up the Confusion: Summary vs. Paraphrase vs. Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DR8UdQjlloXs9TxuYX0cL9pHndf\">This is the most common place where people get confused. These three things are <em>not<\/em> the same, and mixing them up is the #1 source of a &#8220;bad&#8221; summary.<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"heading-4 ace-line old-record-id-MUq4diIj4o5RJHxjj3Bc6CSAntc\">Summary vs. Paraphrase<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U1dUdvB7zopGSFxueoYcaXgxnRc\">The key difference here is <strong>scope<\/strong> and <strong>length<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UMmAdCuO5obCYLxpkvEcZdW4nXd\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Paraphrasing<\/strong> means restating a <em>specific, short passage<\/em> (like a sentence or paragraph) in your own words. The paraphrase is &#8220;around the same length as the original&#8221;. You paraphrase to clarify a complex idea or use a specific point without quoting it.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZEEJdHLVXoTot2xO39gcDeO0nDb\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Summarizing<\/strong> means restating the <em>main ideas<\/em> of an <em>entire article<\/em> (or chapter, or book). The summary is &#8220;always shorter&#8221;.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AQ3odkA2BojguAxTnAGcp9rQnMc\">Think of it this way: You paraphrase a <em>paragraph<\/em>, but you summarize a <em>paper<\/em>.<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"heading-4 ace-line old-record-id-SBMVdpwTio9Ni0xWkn1cUzZ5ndf\">Summary vs. Analysis<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XntHdydJeo37eEx4cI6cgTrLnkc\">This is the most important distinction.<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WUh3dR6CtoAM3jxxznOc956inUc\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>A <strong>summary<\/strong> is <strong>objective<\/strong>. It &#8220;do[es] not evaluate, judge, or interpret&#8221; the information. It is &#8220;void of original thought&#8221;. It simply reports <em>what the author said<\/em>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QtC6dmFwYo0i85xNDQCc4sHcnfb\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>An <strong>analysis<\/strong> is <strong>subjective<\/strong>. It is your <em>opinion<\/em>. It &#8220;breaks down a text&#8230; to examine how those parts work&#8221;. It relies on your &#8220;evaluations, and inferences&#8221;.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RQXpd17GhoZP0PxRwApc7feenOe\">A summary answers the question, &#8220;What did the author say?&#8221;<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L2Ltd4nKZoVY6uxJXIucHSjvn6g\">An analysis answers the question, &#8220;So what? Why does it matter? Is it effective?&#8221;<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N14sdHkfxoo8DmxAAIhc2VWrnnb\">Here is a simple example :<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JLIMdZIqAoDUuaxvse3c9pNNnmZ\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Summary (What):<\/strong> &#8220;The 1964 Civil Rights Act legally ended employment discrimination.&#8221; (This is a fact.)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N9egdeXDjoiTLixsV3Qc8OGmnif\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Analysis (So What):<\/strong> &#8220;Though the 1964 Civil Rights Act legally ended employment discrimination, the battle for equal employment opportunity&#8230; remains incomplete almost 60 years later.&#8221; (This is an <em>argument<\/em> or <em>judgment<\/em> by the writer.)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TPKndqAUmoOrGExc7hVcroRTnHd\">A summary must be 100% objective. It should contain <em>zero<\/em> personal opinions.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Lx3zd5RXEoqj81xUXjCcR9U0nbd\">To make this crystal clear, here is a helpful table.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-JO8rdVzC7oOY6TxztuDcqv3inZf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Core_Attributes_What_Makes_a_Good_Summary\"><\/span>The Core Attributes: What Makes a Good Summary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-L1MZdRuLZoFlppxIn6Ic6osFnFh\">Before you start writing, you need to know what the &#8220;finish line&#8221; looks like. A professional, high-quality summary has five key features.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HN3ydxn9RoCSizxcFCjcisPenth\">A pro summary is always:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JZDydspTwofuF8xVnDNcLfYOnOd\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Concise:<\/strong> It\u2019s short and to the point. It gets rid of all the extra &#8220;fluff&#8221; and includes only the most critical information.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RS0GdPo1IoH5a2xo6mIcH8AZnfh\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Accurate:<\/strong> It &#8220;provide[s] a clear and precise picture&#8221; of the original article. It doesn&#8217;t misrepresent the author&#8217;s claims.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NluNdjUUeoa2xvxYwgAcnxKnnQd\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Comprehensive:<\/strong> While it&#8217;s short, it covers <em>all<\/em> of the main ideas. A summary that only focuses on the first half of an article is an incomplete, and therefore bad, summary.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Refbde7wwoEsSUxTsClc0szknjf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Objective:<\/strong> This is the golden rule. It is &#8220;completely free of personal opinions, emotions, or interpretations&#8221;. You are a reporter, not a critic.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YgwndmJU6oI6aRx1BKccXUIknyc\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Independent:<\/strong> It is written in your own words and makes sense to someone who has <em>not<\/em> read the original article. It should be a standalone piece of text.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-UMLlddsHXoLn6XxB64AcmNnhnbb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Summarizing_an_Article\"><\/span>A Step-by-Step Guide to Summarizing an Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Bz7PdqxxvofJjRxavcrcaJmRnHe\">Okay, let&#8217;s get to the process. If you follow these six steps, you&#8217;ll be able to summarize any article effectively.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-M1YvdEIf4oB4oHxzxHlc3hIVn5x\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Read_and_Understand_The_Active_Read\"><\/span>Step 1: Read and Understand (The Active Read)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GYp9doqjFofL1vx3TuZcG3e8n1A\">You cannot summarize what you do not understand. The first step is to read the article, but not just in a passive way.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UCHPdeUnJo0KmXxci3icY7Ufntd\">First, &#8220;allow enough time&#8221;. Don&#8217;t try to summarize a 20-page article 10 minutes before class. You have to read &#8220;for depth&#8221;. Your goal is to get to a point where you can &#8220;clearly explain the study in your own words to someone who hasn&#8217;t read the article&#8221;. If you can&#8217;t do that, you&#8217;re not ready to write.<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-T1qkd0AEMoISHJxmFA0cQicnnYc\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FFMwd16QQolmBTxand2ch9GenBe\">Pro Tip: Do a &#8220;First Scan&#8221;<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IwtcdNKXZooDZexzIGvcnjeIn3d\">Don&#8217;t just read the article from start to finish on your first try. You&#8217;ll &#8220;get bogged down in detail&#8221;.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ndsmd7HmWoVYIfxjFtncTzi0nKf\">Instead, scan it first to get a map of the author&#8217;s argument. &#8220;Pre-read the article (read the abstract, introduction, and\/or conclusion)&#8221;. Then, &#8220;skim subheadings and topic sentences&#8221;.This &#8220;reverse outline&#8221; helps you see the structure before you dive into the details.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-XHdGdj0azoaSopxTSHccWobTnGc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Identify_the_Main_Idea_and_Key_Sections\"><\/span>Step 2: Identify the Main Idea and Key Sections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O5bmd3wAdoNEdGxVaZOcD7RVngc\">Now that you have a general idea, read the article again. This time, your goal is to deconstruct it.<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DFZxdfJLRobelsxJdhPcz8LVnwb\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Find the Thesis:<\/strong> What is the single main idea the author wants you to know? This is the &#8220;key concept&#8221; or &#8220;thesis&#8221;. It&#8217;s often found in the introduction (first paragraph) or the conclusion (last paragraph). Ask yourself, &#8220;What is the author&#8217;s research question?&#8221; or &#8220;What is the main position?&#8221;.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZrrEdRD3Zobd1OxmayBcUyNwnNc\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Break It Down:<\/strong> &#8220;Break the text down into sections&#8221;. An article isn&#8217;t just one long idea; it&#8217;s a series of smaller arguments that build a big one. A section might be one paragraph or a group of paragraphs. Find where the author switches from one main point to the next.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-Co4zdRflfoLuE5xaQRQcq04knqh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Highlight_and_Take_Notes_Selectively\"><\/span>Step 3: Highlight and Take Notes (Selectively!)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QndRdN8AYoA7SVx95hGcODZ2nfe\">As you identify the key sections, &#8220;identify the key points in each section&#8221;. You can &#8220;underline key sentences&#8221; or &#8220;make notes in the margins about each section&#8221;.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LGOLdVzFko9rkhx14qJcelqwnRc\">These notes should be <em>your words<\/em>, not the author&#8217;s. For each paragraph, try to write a short note in the margin that answers, &#8220;What point is the author making in this passage?&#8221;.<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-UKJtd9GNEorOPrxVoMBcO05HnUb\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DkXkdJJs9oTuzrx78Lwc8x1onhV\">Pro Tip: Avoid the Highlighter Trap!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NUPTdrrG9ozmaMxGFqUcqJQhnuc\">Be careful with your highlighter. Novice summarizers often highlight 80% of the page, which is the same as highlighting nothing.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NCQqdKP7CoH6l7xRRbxcYoVynIh\">A good rule of thumb: Try to highlight only one sentence per paragraph. Usually, this is the &#8220;topic sentence&#8221; that explains the paragraph&#8217;s main idea.If you can&#8217;t find one, or if you want to highlight five, it means you haven&#8217;t figured out the paragraph&#8217;s main purpose yet.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-JR09diu0ioUuyAxNzj0cVAZenfe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Write_the_First_Draft_In_Your_Own_Words\"><\/span>Step 4: Write the First Draft (In Your Own Words)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WAzbdCb0roNSEmxXuoMcmTHtnad\">This is the most important part. Put the original article aside. Turn it over. Close the computer tab.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OAzlddvkwo1nzlx4w6lcGnFOnvc\"><em>Why?<\/em> Because this forces you to use your own words and &#8220;demonstrates that you understand&#8221;. If you look at the article while writing, you will be tempted to copy sentences, which is restating, not summarizing \u2014or worse, plagiarism.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MPBCdboYyoKuDpxdUP3c0Qc2nSc\">Working <em>only<\/em> from your notes:<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CA2SdbtlXo26H2x3LxPcYS2Vn6g\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>Write the Crucial First Sentence:<\/strong> A good summary &#8220;begins with an introductory sentence that states the text&#8217;s title, author and main point&#8221;. This is a consistent rule across many writing centers.<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number2\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ISOndEG9jofW3UxoemAcwndInxh\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><em>Example:<\/em> &#8220;In the article &#8216;The World of Islam,&#8217; author Don Belt argues that Western interference has not improved the lives of Muslims, despite the religion&#8217;s long history of global unity.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IcOPd6cKUoHwhyxyhxnc7Y5enFh\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>Explain the Key Points:<\/strong> Use your notes to write one or two sentences for each <em>main section<\/em> you identified in Step 2.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KsvJdWgUgoAYRAx041DcVwRonnc\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>Stay Objective:<\/strong> To keep your opinions out, &#8220;use reporting verbs&#8221;.<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number2\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G2QKdQZPmoLdNOxLUD1cvfkinRc\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><em>Instead of:<\/em> &#8220;The first point is&#8230;&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VLSFdee5AoYZr0xOoivc7EiVngd\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><em>Use:<\/em> &#8220;The author <strong>explains<\/strong>&#8230;&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Cy9NdG8uQoyxkAxjxlAcn00dnTc\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><em>Instead of:<\/em> &#8220;The article has a good idea about&#8230;&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PRFNdUoZvovlYQxiBLzc2SFvnGh\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><em>Use:<\/em> &#8220;The author <strong>argues<\/strong>&#8230;&#8221; or &#8220;The researcher <strong>found<\/strong>&#8230;&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D6E8dTLwzoaWEvx2HKRcXiZvnbh\">Other reporting verbs include: <em>suggests, claims, asserts, states, discusses, highlights, concludes.<\/em><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-QUtbd4FddoanEexCgZHcrvCMnGc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Check_for_Accuracy_and_Objectivity\"><\/span>Step 5: Check for Accuracy and Objectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YVNddwaWaoBWWgx7vXecJTcTnPd\">Now, bring the original article back and &#8220;check the summary against the article&#8221;. Read your draft while asking these questions:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EAAhdhuUzoL6vRxpImAcwmM5nPe\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Is it accurate?<\/strong> Did I &#8220;provide a clear and precise picture&#8221; of the author&#8217;s points? Or did I misunderstand something?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SKm5dSbVwoPULvxnb1Lc0idMn3b\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Is it objective?<\/strong> Did I add any of my own opinions? Did I use judgmental words like &#8220;good,&#8221; &#8220;bad,&#8221; &#8220;sadly,&#8221; or &#8220;thankfully&#8221;?.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PaP3dBSyroXrpkxqgUncXCHhndf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Is it comprehensive?<\/strong> Did I include <em>all<\/em> the main ideas, or did I miss a key part of the author&#8217;s argument?.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XKLhdqRNdov4vHxEBl8c310Znsg\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Is it in my own words?<\/strong> Did I accidentally &#8220;copy&#8230; word-for-word&#8221; any sentences?.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VtgkdDkAjooPkaxxsTncVUM4nbc\">This is your self-edit. Be tough. If you find a personal opinion, delete it. If you find a copied sentence, rephrase it immediately.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-KtkrdyR2qoTwPJxH0MOcUNggneL\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Edit_Polish_and_Shorten\"><\/span>Step 6: Edit, Polish, and Shorten<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EmsMdqWsToHt83xYLmHcqCLvnUh\">Your first draft is probably too long. The final step is to &#8220;cut redundant or less important information&#8221;.<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HRd3dG1yVoEQNUxfl4Acsnxcn5f\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Be Concise:<\/strong> Your goal is to be &#8220;concise&#8221;. Aim for your summary to be about 5-10% of the original text&#8217;s length. For a 10-page article, that&#8217;s a one-page summary. For a one-page article, that&#8217;s just a few sentences.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FxJsdpHkioNnHzxXhhVcPfuanpr\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Add Transitions:<\/strong> Make sure your summary has a &#8220;logical flow.&#8221; &#8220;Use clear transitional phrases like &#8216;first,&#8217; &#8216;next,&#8217; and &#8216;finally'&#8221;. This connects the author&#8217;s points and makes your summary easy to read.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-VC3adXUFuo7KJnxSuOncWxnInAh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_in_Action_Deconstructing_a_Good_vs_Bad_Summary\"><\/span>Example in Action: Deconstructing a Good vs. Bad Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KJt6dHYraoPbEHxAFA9c9hF9nYg\">Let&#8217;s see this process in action. Here is an example of an original text, a bad summary, and a good summary.<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-CJZYd8c5CoSIVaxOjuwcgnkvnnh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_1_The_National_Geographic_Article\"><\/span>Example 1: The National Geographic Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LZgydUKhhovOrzxzsDAc3fl4nwh\">Here is a short original passage adapted from an article by <em>National Geographic<\/em>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W0NydUFuwojG0ax6J5Zclbhwnm1\"><strong>Original Text:<\/strong><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-U1l0dlPo6oIA7HxRSV5cgpJXnae\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LK6UduzGKoC9s1xKjx9ceTrPnIh\">\u201cFor nearly 1,400 years Islam, though diverse in sectarian practice&#8230;source A summary must be objective.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FsIMdFxlwoSnS9xog5McLWrWndT\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It&#8217;s inaccurate:<\/strong> The text says &#8220;nearly 1,400 years,&#8221; while the summary just says &#8220;several centuries,&#8221; which minimizes the point.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CQ2ddqyRGo3np1x3Ofec8k8Zn4h\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It&#8217;s unprofessional:<\/strong> The last sentence (&#8220;You would find it hard to imagine&#8230;&#8221;) is conversational fluff. It&#8217;s not part of the author&#8217;s argument.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\" old-record-id-S13FdEYrloURVNxiQxqc8smdnFh\" data-type=\"divider\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zvw6dCjCxoh6iWxXtkscV12Rnrc\"><strong>Good Summary:<\/strong><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-Nd8GdFUpCoO0XGxwUUWcaU3PnOh\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FYngdzgdgoWg8ixbqNScVYofnic\">For almost 1,500 years, Islam has united people globally. Western interference, through colonization and political ideologies, has not improved Muslims\u2019 lives (Belt 78).<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PbATdKRJVok4MrxHU6PcKN0Xn58\"><strong>Our Expert Analysis (Why it&#8217;s good):<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WhW8d9d1XoW0RBxXNKocBOCUnhK\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It&#8217;s accurate and neutral:<\/strong> It correctly states the author&#8217;s two main, contrasting points: 1) Islam&#8217;s long history of unity, and 2) Western interference not improving lives.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IiiudPFuGowbN3xSPSKcgDctnXf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It&#8217;s concise:<\/strong> It captures the entire paragraph&#8217;s argument in just two sentences.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ef8Zd6spqotIJjxTt1fcV4N6n4d\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It&#8217;s objective:<\/strong> It reports the author&#8217;s claims without agreeing or disagreeing with them.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FvPTdihbhoZWpGxBblOc0mZgnkf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It cites the source:<\/strong> In academic writing, adding the citation (Belt 78) is a key part of the summary.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-RIWbd1bzToWVnxxQs5AcjG5FnAd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_2_The_NASA_Article\"><\/span>Example 2: The NASA Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W64Rd8e4joE4tQxZbWCc9hD4nbh\">Let&#8217;s try one more. Here is a short original paragraph adapted from a NASA article.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Yl2Zd0uSUoeadrxymFzcu1J6nle\"><strong>Original Text:<\/strong><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-D1q8dqr8oo5jCLxHIn9cc1IWnyb\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PeWrdwY3SoEVpax9oBkc3yqDnJ7\">&#8220;NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space. The agency was created to oversee U.S. space exploration and aeronautics research. Astronauts in orbit conduct scientific research. Satellites help scientists learn more about Earth. Space probes study the solar system and beyond. NASA also helps teachers prepare students who will be the engineers, scientists, astronauts and other NASA workers of the future.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\" old-record-id-Bwmod45qRoUV57xwVBGcPSj3nzc\" data-type=\"divider\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JttudInDJoB2I5xi9jkc7bOunEh\"><strong>Bad Summary:<\/strong><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-VtszdcNTCo6soTxwuXNcxBVYnbg\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KHczdzIM3oP8ISx82NocwPINnwf\">The article is about NASA, the U.S. space agency. It&#8217;s a really cool organization that does a lot of important things. It sends astronauts into space, which is amazing, and uses satellites to look at Earth. It also studies the solar system. I think it&#8217;s great that they also help teachers get students excited about science. NASA is vital to our future.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J6YJdrRlfoEHkUxhJTfcsKOunIh\"><strong>Our Expert Analysis (Why it&#8217;s bad):<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QLAsd7JM0o4xVjx23koclvBSnnh\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It&#8217;s full of opinions:<\/strong> This summary is packed with personal judgments (&#8220;really cool,&#8221; &#8220;important things,&#8221; &#8220;amazing,&#8221; &#8220;I think it&#8217;s great,&#8221; &#8220;vital&#8221;). This is an <em>analysis<\/em> or a <em>reaction<\/em>, not a summary.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FtX7dCuvdoZ1kGx2LERc7yrqnZg\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It misses the main idea:<\/strong> It &#8220;fail[s] to capture the main ideas&#8221; by missing the <em>purpose<\/em> of NASA (to oversee research) and just lists activities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\" old-record-id-GTg3dVbugo34L7xShJPcfdySnid\" data-type=\"divider\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CSDGdQLRHoKA7ox4pixcGUzunWf\"><strong>Good Summary:<\/strong><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-Eh0gdiPxAokcsEx9vEBcsvfEnKb\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TOoqdHSkWoTavrx3BxNcpJhCnjd\">According to the article, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the U.S. government agency responsible for science and technology related to air and space. Created to &#8220;oversee U.S. space exploration and aeronautics research,&#8221; its key activities include conducting scientific research in orbit, using satellites and probes to study Earth and the solar system, and investing in educational programs to support future scientists.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BEDXdvYnGobCNMxkkq0c0fcknOf\"><strong>Our Expert Analysis (Why it&#8217;s good):<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TbBpdESSJoarzzxyba9cuoXwnYf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It&#8217;s objective:<\/strong> It uses a reporting verb (&#8220;According to the article&#8230;&#8221;) and states facts.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O7Dbd7JC5otoWUxxkuecd4pJnZf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It identifies the main idea:<\/strong> It starts with the main definition and <em>purpose<\/em> of the agency.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Lp4SdQyaVos0fGxp9iJcmlIunTd\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It organizes details:<\/strong> Instead of just listing &#8220;astronauts, satellites, probes,&#8221; it <em>groups<\/em> them into logical categories (&#8220;conducting scientific research,&#8221; &#8220;using satellites&#8230; to study&#8221;).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SUBFdmkf0oYikDx3WNeciNv3nsx\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>It&#8217;s accurate and concise:<\/strong> It correctly presents all the key information from the paragraph in a much shorter form.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-YNJNdKWHLomos0xdXsOcwTgknLh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_and_How_to_Avoid_Them\"><\/span>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GPo3dfFQMovFk1xNTEncXu5DnDc\">When you&#8217;re first learning, you&#8217;ll probably make a few common mistakes. Here\u2019s a quick guide to fixing them.<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Svy1dGzpHoJuOexn56gckPx9n7m\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Mistake 1: Adding Your Opinion.<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DM45ddCq1oiTqixXloEcd7yXnbc\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>The Fix:<\/strong> Stick to the facts. Read your draft and delete any word that shows your personal feelings (e.g., &#8220;I think,&#8221; &#8220;I feel,&#8221; &#8220;sadly,&#8221; &#8220;thankfully,&#8221; &#8220;clearly,&#8221; &#8220;obviously&#8221;).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YukwdPGZwokvxyx5HwWcvCagntg\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Mistake 2: Copying Sentences (<\/strong><strong>Plagiarism<\/strong><strong>).<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZOQzdNzIeoR2V8x6pIUcbOlenWh\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>The Fix:<\/strong> Write your first draft <em>without<\/em> looking at the original text. This is the easiest way to force your brain to use its own words. And always cite your source.You must also <a href=\"https:\/\/plagiarismchecker.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check plagiarism<\/a> to verify that your summary doesn&#8217;t contain any words from the original draft.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XCNxd2uDfo8dAZx3OCpc06iNnhd\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Mistake 3: Being Too Detailed.<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FFlyd9qoQovuVRxu2hmckhfknNg\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>The Fix:<\/strong> This is a summary, not a detailed paraphrase. You must &#8220;omit irrelevant information&#8221;. Leave out the &#8220;minor examples, anecdotes, or supporting details&#8221; and stick to the <em>thesis<\/em> and the <em>main supporting arguments<\/em> only.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X9FgdElCJo7i5GxuUIYcBw0Bnoe\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>Mistake 4: Being Too Vague (or Missing the Point).<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I4q3d1wMAo5TTbxc4UkcnqSDnDf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div><strong>The Fix:<\/strong> This &#8220;fail[ure] to capture the main ideas&#8221; is a critical error. It happens when you don&#8217;t understand the article&#8217;s thesis. Re-read the article&#8217;s introduction and conclusion. Your summary&#8217;s first sentence <em>must<\/em> state this main idea clearly.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-CiH5d91nZo34Zsxxc3zcOrW9nqb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Summarization_Toolkit_Methods_and_Tools\"><\/span>Your Summarization Toolkit: Methods and Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A6oydGwz6o6a9qxgOyWcS01InGg\">As you get better, you can use different techniques and tools to help you.<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-M7UhdeiuYo6ReAxfWRIc8rEfntc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Techniques_Your_Brain\"><\/span>Traditional Techniques (Your Brain)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CINXdR5bdozai2xZjY7cHs8Hnqf\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>The Outlining Method:<\/strong> This is a classic for a reason. As you read, create a simple outline with &#8220;dash or indented outlining&#8221;. &#8220;Place major points farthest to the left.&#8221; Then, &#8220;indent each more specific point&#8221;. When you&#8217;re done, your summary is just the list of &#8220;major points&#8221; on the far left.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Dv3udAgoCoLzvoxTllIc6mGRn0c\" data-list=\"number\"><strong>The Mind-Mapping Method:<\/strong> This is perfect for visual learners. Start with the &#8220;central topic&#8221; in a circle in the middle of a page. Draw branches out to the &#8220;Large Ideas&#8221; (the main supporting arguments). From there, add smaller branches for &#8220;Details&#8221;. This gives you a one-page visual map of the entire article&#8217;s structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-FnVjdlMopoYH0ixl4eXcynLOnJd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Tools_AI-Assisted\"><\/span>Modern Tools (AI-Assisted)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KOVJdzfhgom0Y2x9AOjcIQXknEc\">In the last few years, AI tools have become very popular for summarizing. They can be helpful, but you need to use them wisely.<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-LpHfd3t7loIQOux6XuRcA3VVncc\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KzH0dZiKgofcjaxniWhcNauWndd\">Pro Tip: Use AI as an Assistant, Not a Replacement<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MKLwdNnXioXEVkxEhR6cjaJFnMf\">AI summarization tools can save you time. But remember: the goal of summarizing in school is to demonstrate your own understanding.If you use an AI to write your summary, you are demonstrating the AI&#8217;s understanding, not yours. You are skipping the most valuable part of the process: the learning.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BRFjdWJFyoyIp5xPIXHc3RgNnqf\"><strong>The best way to use <\/strong><strong>AI<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MF5WdA6OqovLv8xvi7Ccy4PonGc\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Write <em>your own<\/em> summary first (Steps 1-6).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JhlgdJ8ApoXSS8xlYXDcI3vsnzc\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><em>Then<\/em>, ask an AI tool to summarize the same article.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CMcIdAg3ooW2AnxFKwsch4b7nQd\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>Compare its summary to yours. Did you miss a main idea? Did the AI find a better way to phrase a point? Use it to <em>check<\/em> your work, not <em>do<\/em> your work.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZSvGd92YzoZsbTxqW86cNPyrnIF\">Here\u2019s a quick guide to different types of tools that can help.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-PeIWdQ6MYoEgXDxF8LRcCwmHnsc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Section_Advanced_Summary_Types\"><\/span>Bonus Section: Advanced Summary Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JrDOdcf9ZoVLJkx3oT3cDZi9nvd\">As you move into higher education or more advanced roles, you may be asked for different <em>types<\/em> of summaries. The main two are <strong>descriptive<\/strong> and <strong>critical<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\" old-record-id-MvdYd1guioju6ox9nencoH3qnCe\" data-type=\"quote_container\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G5nWdIjLFoikXkxdKatcjSjenPb\">Pro Tip: Know Your Assignment<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R3pXd5ncDoC7KexTIVycHOqmnzU\">For 99% of your classes and work tasks, when someone asks for a &#8220;summary,&#8221; they want a Descriptive Summary.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JmcpdnVCvoIpjWxdnKZcJ2WXnTf\">If your professor or boss asks for a <strong>Critical Summary<\/strong> (or &#8220;critique&#8221; or &#8220;review&#8221;), they are asking for a two-part answer:<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SmjmdvhrroKPrExY2hQcIC5Vnif\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>First, <em>summarize<\/em> the author&#8217;s points (Descriptive).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GB1Xdn7uNo7bPwx5oPycdLNpnbb\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><em>Then<\/em>, <em>critique<\/em> them (Analysis).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IeQXdoheJoCta3xbRMCcNzENnKe\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>Descriptive Summary:<\/strong> This is what we&#8217;ve been practicing. It &#8220;states what happened&#8221; or &#8220;what the author said&#8221;. It is 100% <em>objective<\/em>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ws1DdY6UJoeKqXx7x5XchlQknGd\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>Critical (or Evaluative) Summary:<\/strong> This is a summary <em>plus<\/em> an analysis. It &#8220;assesses and critiques&#8221; the text. It &#8220;examine[s] the original text for usefulness, validity, strength of argument&#8221;. This is where you <em>are<\/em> allowed to include your professional judgment.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DjwNdkn6MopdGExQ86acNC3bnGc\">Always be sure you know which one is being asked for. When in doubt, always stick to a <strong><strong>descriptive, objective summary.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-WnMJd61CmoyYDRxpZaRcMRcwndh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Summary_Template_Copy_and_Use\"><\/span>Quick Summary Template (Copy and Use)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M5i4dUYzNoKlACxlB7hcJyljnwb\">Need to start right now? Here is a simple, fill-in-the-blank template. Use it as a &#8220;scaffold&#8221; to guide your thinking and make sure you hit all the key points.<\/div>\n<div class=\" old-record-id-XeoYd6tnWoQKCaxT7GAcCPFTnxe\" data-type=\"divider\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SqutdNShYoYQT4xEXQhcdWOEnQf\">Article Title:<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OUGodQoqUoM6NVxpXPLcRtDQnch\">Author: [Insert Author&#8217;s Name]<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PXuWdCzGZon6i3xTZaBckm6Bnbh\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>The Main Idea (Thesis):<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KKFFdZrwsoWXDZxRNjtctikrnOe\">In the article, [Author&#8217;s Name] that.<\/div>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"2\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ENPRdw1V8o3CHjxgR47cTl3Gnhb\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div><strong>The Key Points (Supporting Arguments):<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OfjjdtDZhoSn0bxElhVcZryin2f\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>First, the author <code>[Verb: discusses\/shows\/explains]<\/code> <code>[Key point from the first section]<\/code>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YeTpdxrWeoIOGhx5SPecdIMDnZe\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>Next, they <code>[Verb: highlight\/examine\/compare]<\/code> <code>[Key point from the next section]<\/code>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BKW6dqOghoxhpfxDL2hcppepnyh\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>Then, the author <code>[Verb: addresses\/argues]<\/code> <code>[Key point from the next section]<\/code>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YGJpdUdxdoS9GmxZfc6clpQZnFd\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>(Add or remove bullets as needed for the main points)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"list-number1\" start=\"3\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GxFgddxVwo9of0xTdHIcj6kLn4b\" data-list=\"number\">\n<div>The Conclusion:<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Why7dQYbjoYCPTxJHZXcKtZZnyd\">The author concludes by [Verb: stating\/suggesting\/recommending] that .<\/div>\n<div class=\" old-record-id-CV7LdnASCoEmaex9QepcEVbUnGh\" data-type=\"divider\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-H36idaSxho829ZxxauqcnW1Pnxc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Your_Next_Step_Practice\"><\/span>Conclusion: Your Next Step (Practice)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QoxVdAS28o4Anbx1i1MctXSYnBf\">Summarizing is not just about writing; it&#8217;s about <em>thinking<\/em>. 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