This chapter in Rules for Writers states that a summary is to be written so that it is shown that you understand the main ideas in the author's writing. This chapter gives you some great tips on how to write a proper summary. Summaries need to be kept short, so picking out the points that are most important is crucial. This chapter talks about annotating (or actively reading) while you read the text. It also talks about outlining the key points of the text that you are reading.
Annotating means that you are actively reading. While you are reading you are writing down any questions or thoughts that come to your mind. When you find the thesis statement of the text that you are reading you should underline it. Then underline any thing in the text that supports the thesis. One thing that Rules for Writers states is that you should use a pencil to do your underlining instead of a highlighter. This is a good idea. You may underline something thinking that it is important, and then as you read on into the text, you find that it is not as important as you thought it was. With using a pencil, you can go back and make corrections to your annotating. You can erase stuff that you underlined. A good thing to do is answer any questions that you wrote down as you discover the answer during your reading.Writing a brief outline of the text that you are reading can help you write a summary. Find the thesis statement of the text that you are reading. Then find the main points of the text. An outline does not just follow the author's thoughts, but summarizes the articles main points.
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