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As you\u2019ve already guessed, today\u2019s blog post is the ultimate guide on how to write a summary for different papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will you learn about four academic summary types, their purpose, and their proper formatting, but you\u2019ll also master the art of summary writing step by step and get answers to all the frequently asked questions on the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a Summary?\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDescriptive vs. Evaluative Summaries\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Write a Summary: 7 Short Steps\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFour Types of Academic Summaries: Writing Tips\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Format a Summary: Tips\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFrequently Asked Questions:\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
What is a Summary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A summary<\/strong>\u00a0is a brief overview of the original text\u2019s main points in your own words, without critiquing or analyzing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In plain English, it\u2019s a brief paragraph summarizing a bigger work: an article, a scientific paper, a book, a movie\u2019s plot, etc. The purpose is to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the asset:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You gather the\u00a0main ideas of an essay<\/a>, a book, a film, etc., and provide the overview for the reader to know what it\u2019s about. You mention critical details and information there but avoid sharing your personal opinion about the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also critical to understand\u00a0the difference between a summary and an abstract<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An abstract is a summary\u00a0type<\/em>, used when writing academic texts like theses, dissertations, and research journal articles. It summarizes the whole text in the very beginning. Like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"abstract$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A summary works elsewhere in academic writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be a stand-alone assignment or a part of your essay,\u00a0 book critique<\/a>, literature review, annotated bibliography, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When writing an academic paper, summaries can be your way to integrate sources: Besides using quotes or paraphrases from the original text, you can provide an overview of the whole text before analyzing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below is an example of a summary overviewing\u00a0 this work<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using national survey data, Davis et al. (2015) tested the assertion that \u201can apple a day keeps the doctor away\u201d and did not find statistically significant evidence to support this hypothesis. While people who consumed apples were slightly less likely to use prescription medications, the study was unable to demonstrate a causal relationship between these variables.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Descriptive vs. Evaluative Summaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also worth noting that summaries can be of two types: descriptive and evaluative. In most cases, you\u2019ll write descriptive summaries while in school or college; however, a teacher can assign an evaluative summary as a stand-alone task to check your critical thinking or analysis skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the difference between these two summary types?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You write\u00a0a descriptive summary<\/strong>\u00a0to tell the reader about the content of the original text. The focus is on the main points and critical supporting details; you convey the work\u2019s essential elements via a concise description without expressing your opinion on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Usually, descriptive summaries go as a part of assignments in college. They are short paragraphs you mention in essays or reviews before analyzing them, or you place summaries in your annotated bibliographies when telling about the sources you used to craft your paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You write\u00a0an evaluative summary<\/strong>\u00a0to examine the original text\u2019s usefulness, argumentation, and other elements. While the facts about the original texts are still present here (the author, the title, and the main points), evaluative summaries are also opinion-heavy. You evaluate the original, detailing your perception of its purpose, intended audience, usefulness, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Usually, evaluative summaries go as stand-alone assignments like, say,\u00a0 rhetorical precis<\/a>. They are longer works than typical descriptive summaries because they involve extensive explanations where you examine the author\u2019s points and evaluate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Write a Summary: 7 Short Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
And now, to business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how to write a summary, step by step. Not only will it\u00a0 save your time<\/a>\u00a0and increase the effectiveness of your study, but it will also help develop good note-focus thinking, speed up the learning process, and understand the material better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 7 steps in writing a summary are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Read the original<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Get the main idea<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reread, take notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Organize notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Write a thesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Write a summary draft<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proofread and revise if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
1 \u2013 Read the Original<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The first step is the most obvious: Read the original text you\u2019ll need to summarize later. Do not take notes while reading; your goal is to\u00a0 get the writer\u2019s style<\/a>\u00a0and tone and grasp the main idea (s) they convey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read it two times if necessary. Practice\u00a0smart reading\u00a0here: You should understand the author\u2019s point and the problems covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2- Get the Main Idea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once done, take your time and analyze what you\u2019ve read. You need to identify the original text\u2019s main idea (central point); otherwise, you won\u2019t be able to summarize the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to identify the main idea?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Eliminate minor details and examples so you wouldn\u2019t mistake them for main ideas. The 5Ws rule can help here: find the \u201cwhat, who, when, why, and where\u201d of the text to identify its core elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Identify the order in which the author presents the information. It can be two methods: (1) main idea \u2013 example, when a point goes first and its clarification \u2013 afterward; (2) example \u2013 main idea, when the author introduces cues together with a point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Make a guess at which is the main idea, and then check whether the original text\u2019s details support it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
3 \u2013 Reread, Take Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now it\u2019s time for active reading. You\u2019ve identified the main ideas and points, so reread the original text again and note what you\u2019ll include in your summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ensure you separate facts from opinions. Highlight the topic sentences, critical quotes, data, and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 \u2013 Organize Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For efficient summary writing, it would help to organize notes so you could indicate relationships between pieces of information. Feel free to try the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Outline<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nList the main idea (s), with numbered or bullet points for supporting details; it will\u00a0 make the outline clear<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"notes$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Diagrammatic layout<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Super useful for future recall, it represents the essential relationship between the man and supporting ideas. Here\u2019s how to organize notes with this method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"notes$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mind maps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis one is among the most popular ways to\u00a0 visualize research<\/a>: You place the main topic at the center, craft the supporting details around it, and extend less important information further in branches. Like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"notes$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\n
5 \u2013 Write a Thesis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In summary, a thesis statement goes for a one-sentence claim highlighting the original text\u2019s main idea. It demonstrates that you understand the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generating a thesis is critical, especially if you write a book summary.\u00a0 Our free online tool<\/a>\u00a0can make this process easier for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 \u2013 Write a Summary Draft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use your thesis statement as the first sentence of your summary. Remember that you write a short version of a larger work: Stick to the 1\/4 length of the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider\u00a0 linking words<\/a>\u00a0to maintain the information flow, and remember that you write in your own words. Use a so-called \u201csummarizing language\u201d reminding the reader it\u2019s a summary. Try phrases like\u00a0\u201cThe author suggests,\u201d \u201cThe article claims,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid direct quotes; paraphrase,\u00a0not plagiarize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stay objective: Describe, not evaluate or share your opinion about the work. Write a summary in the present tense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to include in a summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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An opening line listing the author\u2019s name, work title, and overall idea<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Main points or ideas the author conveys. Avoid tiny details; there\u2019s no need to provide every aspect of the original text in your summary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A closing line where you restate the overview in one sentence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
$\"summary$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 \u2013 Proofread and Revise If Necessary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now that your summary is ready, do your best to edit it before submitting it to a professor. Reread the draft several times and make changes if necessary. Don\u2019t hesitate to ask someone to check your summary and provide feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional editing service\u00a0is worth trying if you are still unsure if your paper is A-worthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The checklist to consider while revising:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Your summary has a title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The summary is short.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ve covered all the critical points from the original text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ve used your own words: There are no direct quotes or plagiarism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Your summary doesn\u2019t include your own ideas, opinions, or interpretations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Also, remember to\u00a0 proofread your summary<\/a>\u00a0to prevent tiny typos and grammar mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four Types of Academic Summaries: Writing Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As you\u2019ve already got it (we hope!), summaries can be different: descriptive and evaluative, super short or longer \u2014 they highlight the original work\u2019s essence for the reader to understand the meaning without unnecessary details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of the academic world, four main types of summaries exist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Summary papers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Annotated bibliographies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Academic notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Summaries within essays<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Each of them requires slightly different things. Below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 \u2013 Summary Papers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A\u00a0summary paper<\/strong>\u00a0is longer than other forms of summary: It reminds a descriptive essay where your entire work is a summary of the original text: an article, a book, or a report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your teacher can ask you to write a summary paper to see how well you understand a reading assignment. The point is to help you digest reading so you can tell about it in your own words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While summary papers are longer than other types of academic summaries, you can describe more details there but still focus on the most critical ones. As a rule, this summary is 1\/4 length of the original text. Thus, if you need to summarize the full book, your paper may be 3-4 pages long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 \u2013 Annotated Bibliographies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
An\u00a0annotated bibliography<\/strong>\u00a0is a list of sources you\u2019ve used for research, with a short paragraph about each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Annotations are more like evaluative summaries, requiring a specific style of writing. Here you\u2019ll need to summarize the source and explain why it\u2019s relevant and critical for your paper\u2019s topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An annotation\u00a0starts<\/em>\u00a0with a summary: You\u2019ll have 2-3 sentences to represent the original work, so it matters to focus on the essential information it says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s our ultimate guide to help you:\u00a0<\/strong>How to Write an Annotated Bibliography: Formats, Types, Steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 \u2013 Academic Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This type is about summarizing the original work (a lecture, a discussion, a lesson) in the form of personal notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You write academic notes for yourself, writing down the critical information a teacher says during a lecture. While it seems easy, it\u2019s still about finding the balance between what to note and what to ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Focus on what your professor writes on a board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Refer to a textbook: What does it summarize about the topic?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Decide how often you\u2019ll make notes: Will it be one point per minute or maybe one point per five minutes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4 \u2013 Summaries Within Essays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s the most common type of academic summary: a quick one within the body of another assignment. For example, when you write\u00a0argumentative<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0 critical<\/a>\u00a0essays, you\u2019ll need to introduce some sources to explain your arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such summaries are super short: 2-3 sentences for the reader to get an idea of the work before you move on to the specific parts that support your point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"academic$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\n
How to Format a Summary: Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Summaries don\u2019t have any specific format. As a rule, it\u2019s a paragraph including the introductory sentence, the original text\u2019s main ideas, and the final sentence wrapping up (rephrasing) the main point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below are some writing tips on how to format a summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Make it a paragraph.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Start with a sentence specifying the original text\u2019s title, author, and main point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use your own words, don\u2019t cite the original.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Avoid sharing your thoughts or interpretations about the work you summarize. Use an objective tone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Specify critical sub-points the author used to support the main point. If you decide to quote them, mention the paragraph number after each point, thus specifying where it was in the original. (See the example.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wrap up your summary in the last sentence: restate the main point.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
How to format a summary: Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the essay, Santa Ana<\/em>, author Joan Didion's main point is [state it here]<\/em>. According to Didion, \"[a sub-point here].<\/em>\" (para.4). She also writes about [a sub-point here]<\/em>. Finally, Didion states that \"[a sub-point here]<\/em>.\" (para. 10) All of these make [wrap up, rephrasing the main point]<\/em>.<\/pre>\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How long is a summary?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The length can range from a few sentences to several paragraphs, depending on the assignment type, the purpose of the summary, and the length of the original work itself. As a rule, summaries are 1\/4 length of the original text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How many sentences are in the summary?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If your summary is a paragraph, it will be\u00a0around 5-8 sentences<\/strong>: an introductory one, a few ones specifying the author\u2019s points, and a final one wrapping up everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What should a summary include?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A summary includes an introductory sentence with the original work\u2019s title, author name, and overview; then comes 3-5 sentences specifying the work\u2019s main ideas; finally, the last sentence comes: it concludes the whole summary, rephrasing the main idea of the original text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What assignments involve writing a summary?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A summary can be a stand-alone assignment (a summary paper) when you write a descriptive essay on the material you\u2019ve read. Also, summaries are present in annotated bibliographies, some academic papers to support arguments, presentations, and personal notes a student takes during a lecture or a class discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How to format a summary?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Write a summary as a paragraph, using your own words and specifying the main ideas of the original text. The first sentence will include the text\u2019s title, author, and overview. The following 3-5 sentences specify the core ideas, and the last sentence wraps up everything. Do your best to avoid personal thoughts, interpretations, or comments in a summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How to write a summary for an essay?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Read the original text and figure out the main idea (point). Start a summary with a sentence about the work\u2019s title, author name, and main idea. For example,\u00a0\u201cIn his essay, Inside Out, John Smith covers the problem of\u00a0multiple personality disorder.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>After that, write about the core points the author represents; conclude by rephrasing the main idea of the essay you summarize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How to write a summary of an article?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Make your summary about 1\/3 length of the article. State the main ideas, identify the critical supporting details, and express the article\u2019s meaning. Avoid copying phrases unless you use a direct quotation; if so, mention the paragraph number from where the quote comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How to write a summary of a book?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
First, ensure you make notes while reading: It will help you remember the characters and core points and then identify which ones to include in a summary. Focus on introducing the characters and establishing the setting in your summary\u2019s introduction; write about the \u201cproblem\u201d of the book in the body; end your summary with resolving the book\u2019s problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Who can help me write a summary?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can address social media groups or forums on writing to ask members to assist you and explain how to write a summary. Or, feel free to\u00a0ask Essayshark professional writers<\/a>: we are here 24\/7 to improve your writing skills and help you get better grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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5 \u2013 Write a Thesis<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn summary, a thesis statement goes for a one-sentence claim highlighting the original text\u2019s main idea. It demonstrates that you understand the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n