Compléter Writing a Summary (D)Version en ligne Fill in the gaps in the text that gives advice on how to write a summary. par Thuy Khanh 1 introductory understand summary long idea note communicate thesis details author attention questions key headings implied reading summarizing A summary is condensed version of a larger reading . A summary is not a rewrite of the original piece and does not have to be . To write a summary , use your own words to express briefly the main and relevant . Your purpose is to give the basic ideas of the original . What was it about and what did the author want to ? While reading the original work , take of what or who is the focus and ask the usual that reporters use : Who ? What ? When ? Where ? Why ? How ? Using these questions to examine what you are reading can help you to write the . Sometimes , the central idea of the piece is stated in the introduction or first paragraph , and the supporting ideas of this central idea are presented one by one in the following paragraphs . Always read the paragraph thoughtfully and look for a thesis statement . Finding the statement is like finding a to a locked door . Frequently , however , the thesis , or central idea , is or suggested . Thus , you will have to work harder to figure out what the author wants readers to . Use any hints that may shed light on the meaning of the piece : pay to the title and any and to the opening and closing lines of paragraphs . In writing the summary , let your reader know the piece that you are . Identify the title , and source of the piece .