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Summarising
Course modified date: 12 Jul 2022
Learn about summarising and what it is. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.
Introduction
A summary is a shortened version of a longer text.
Summarising involves taking the main ideas from a piece of text and rewriting them in your own words.
A summary tends to give an overview of a topic area. It should not contain unnecessary detail or be written like an essay.
Summarising is an important skill that is often used when researching, gathering or presenting information. Being able to write a good summary demonstrates that you have fully understood the text you are reading.
You will learn
- What summarising is
- Writing a summary
- Checklist
- Example summary
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