![]() ![]() Still, a plagiarism checker is a must here, as you may have committed unintended plagiarism. Is your summary an accurate representation of the original?Īren’t any of your sentences too similar to the source? Step #4: Compare the Summary with the Sourceĭid you include all the critical ideas and information? First, you won’t be tempted to follow the original division into paragraphs and sentence structure. The best strategy here is to put away the source and write the summary based on your notes. Don’t include too specific information, only the essentials. Then, using your notes from the previous stage, broaden the outline with details. Just write down the structure of the original text. Headings and subheadings are your best friends! There’s no need to reinvent the wheel. If several sections cover the same idea, group them with a line. Write a phrase on the margin next to each paragraph describing its contents. You will need this to accelerate your work at the next point. While reading everything between these two sections, highlight topic sentences and new ideas. Note what the author planned to say by their work and which results they achieved. Still, reading the introduction and conclusion first and comparing them is always helpful. The reading order and strategy depend on the genre of the original. □️ How to Summarize Without Plagiarizing Step #1: Read It
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