Summary Writing
4 types of writing a summary;
1. Lifting
2. Single word substitution
3. Reorganizing
4. Rephrasing
What are the differences?
from the text
We were enjoying a fine barbecue by the seaside with fish that we had caught from the sea. [18 words]
1. Lifting;
· We were enjoying a fine barbecue by the seaside with fish that we had caught from the sea.
[18 words. No change. Taken from the text]
2. Single word substitution;
· We had a barbecue by the shore with the fish we caught at sea.
[14 words. Change one word only. Shortened the sentence but not much difference]
3. Reorganizing;
· With the fish we caught at sea, we had a barbecue by the seaside.
[14 words. Change the order of the sentence but still not short]
4. Rephrasing;
· By the shore, we barbecued the fish we caught at sea.
[11 words. Complex sentence.]
However, if you can only do SW or RO, use logical connectors like besides, moreover, however, in addition.
