Basic rules of a SUMMERY

• A summery is preferably written in the present tense (simple form)
• Stick to what the text says. Do not go for interpretation or meaning.
• Do not analyze, repeat and present the text
• Avoid any personal comment
• unclude important facts, aspects and events only. Exclude all uninortant (meaning: expandable) details.
• Compress: Cut down vocabulary and shorten ling sentences.
• Avoid copying the vocabulary of the text as much as possible.
• Use your own words
• Do not include direct speech or text quotations