| As you will see from the links below, there is more than one way of writing a summary.
However, there are some basic features which are generally agreed upon. These are:
- A summary is much shorter than the original text - guidelines vary from 10% to 50%, depending on the length, style and content of the original
- It should be written in your own words
- It includes the main points of a text, but not details, quotations or examples
- It should faithfully reflect the meaning of the original
The links below provide guidelines,
advice and examples on writing a summary.
Mantex, British publisher specialising in Academic Skills
University of Houston (USA): examples and exercises
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