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Summary Tips

By: Sharon White

A précis is a written summary in a set number of words.
A synthesis will combine the main ideas in a well structured way.
An account or report gives the main ideas and details.

At the exam
Summary
You simply have to give, orally or in writing, a shortened version of the original text, that is to say the main points, in xxx words.
Report
You can follow this method:
1. Beginning.

Indicate first what type of text it is (e.g. a press cutting), its date and source. If possible, mention if it is British or American. Introduce the subject, time, place, and the people, company, etc., concerned if there are any. The title or headline or the subtitle, if there is one, will often help you.
For example: ‘This text is about…/deals with…’ Or ‘The subject of this text is…’
2. Development.

Present the important points which are indicated by the key words. They are usually presented at the beginning and end of the document, of its various parts, and/or paragraphs.

For example:
1. First paragraph: ‘The author point out the problem/issue (possibly through an anecdote), which is that…’
2. Paragraph 2, or part 2: ‘More precisely/in fact…’
3. Part 3: “The advantages are…’ Or ‘The reactions in various countries/areas/groups of people are, first, that …, secondly…, thirdly…, etc.’ Or ‘The reasons for this are…’. Or ‘Formerly/Usually…’.
4. Part 4: ‘The drawbacks are…’. Or ‘On the other hand…’. Or ‘Today, however,…’.
5. Part 5: ‘Some (possible) remedies/solutions/consequences are…’.
3. Conclusion.

Do not forget it.

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