How to write a good summary

1. Shorted than the original
2.includes only the main points
3.is objective
4. includes in text-reference
5. In writer;s own words!

Pitfalls to avoid when writting a summary.
1. Do not include information not found  in the text.
2.Do not includes your own ideas or opinion
3. Do not spend to much as you might end up losing marks for content unless you can do so without altering    distorting meaning.
4.Do not repeat ideas. Sometimes, an ideas is repeated in the text and you may not notice it as it may have been paraphrased.
5.Do not include materials form other lines in the text .