The topic I chose was how to write a good summary. Though this is my second semester, I have already been asked to write summaries for many times. As an international student, it's a little difficult for me to catch the main idea and summarize a long article into a few words. LEO helped me solve this problem.
1. Read the article carefully with no notes and marks at the first time.
2. After you finish reading, write down in one sentence the point that is made about the subject. Then look for the writer's thesis and underline it.
3. Underline the major points supporting the thesis and key transitional elements which show how parts are connected.
4. Begin writing your summary. Start with a sentence naming the writer and article title and stating the essay's main idea.
5. Conclude with a final statement reflecting the significance of the article.
6. Read your summary and check for accuracy.
7. Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
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