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1. A summary is a record in a reader's own words that gives the main points of a piece of writing such as a newspaper article, the chapter of a book, or even a whole book. It is also possible to summarize something that you have heard, such as a lecture, or something that you have seen and heard, such as a movie.
2. Strategies for summarizing
Select a short passage (about one to four sentences) that
supports an idea in your paper.
Read the passage carefully to fully understand it.
Take notes about the main idea and supporting points you think you should include in your summary.
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