Crafting Professional Documents

3. Summarizing a Text

3.1. What is a Summary?

A summary is a shortened version of a text that captures the main ideas and important details while omitting minor or repetitive information.

Characteristics of a Good Summary:

  1. Concise: Short and to the point.
  2. Objective: Free from personal opinions or interpretations.
  3. Accurate: Faithfully represents the original text.