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1	Characteristics of a Good Summary Brief Complete Paraphrased Objective
2	How to Condense a Summary Omit examples Omit restatements Create lists to combine key points from multiple sentences or paragraphs Identify major patterns of organization to uncover the skeleton of the article
3	Format of a Summary Begin with a sentence that includes author’s name title of the article thesis of the article Follow with sentences that paraphrase major supporting points Enclose directly quoted material in quotation marks
4	Format of a Summary Use transition words appropriate to the patterns of organization to connect ideas In subsequent references, refer to the author by last name or as “the author”