Summary and Paraphrase

Summary is the short statement giving only the most important information of the text,it can be in 1paper or ¼ of the total page, must be in present tense while Paraphrase is the make of statement from the author’s idea by your own words.

Easy step in summary:

1.divide and conquer: skim and divide into section.

2.read: read straight through, get a feel for the author’s tone, style and main idea.

3.re-read: underline topic sentences and key facts.

4.one sentence at a time: write down the main idea of each section include in your sentences are the key point.

5.thesis statement: you should be able to create thesis sentence.

6.ready to write: you can use the thesis statement as the introductory sentence of your summary, don’t forget to write down the author and the title, should be equal in length to the original text cite, don’t put your own opinion.

7.check for accuracy: re-read your summary and make certain that you have accurately represented the Author’s ideas and key points.

8.revise: revise it for style, grammar and punctuation.


Easy step in paraphrase:

1.use the synonym.
2. use the different form of word.
3.change the conflectors.
4.change active to passive, vice versa.
5.negative to affirmative, vice versa.
6.avoid giving your own language.
7.avoid changing vocabulary item.
8.citey your language.
9.in common information, you needn't have to cite.
10.beware, some synonym have a different meaning.