Lesson5: Edit and revise your summary

Editing and revising your summary can help improve its clarity and concision, and ensure that it accurately reflects the main points and key ideas of the original text. Here are some tips for editing and revising your summary:

1. Read your summary out loud: Reading your summary out loud can help you catch any awkward phrasing or errors.
2. Check for clarity: Make sure that your summary is clear and easy to understand. Avoid using jargon or technical language that may be unfamiliar to your audience.
3. Eliminate unnecessary words: Look for any words or phrases that are not essential to the main points of the text and eliminate them.
4. Check for accuracy: Make sure that your summary accurately reflects the main points and key ideas of the original text.
5. Review your citation: Make sure you have properly cited the original source in your summary.
6. Get feedback: Consider asking someone else to read your summary and provide feedback. They may catch errors or suggest ways to improve your summary.