How to Summarize an Assignment Without Missing Any Information?

in makemyassignment •  5 years ago  (edited)

One part of the assignment that often seems to be taken for granted is the “Summary.” You may not need to write the assignment summary all the while, what is important is, when asked you must know how to do it.
A few teachers may ask you to summarize your assignment, at that moment instead of searching, “Can someone make my assignment online?” just be well equipped beforehand.
So, without building up a lot of stories, let’s begin.

Common Myth:
Summarizing an Article = Thorough Reading and Putting It Up in a Few Words

Harsh Reality:
Summarizing an Article = Playing with the Words and Summing It All

Oops...With your myth being busted, there are a lot more things that are coming your way. The first question is, why to write a summary?

Why Did the Professor Ask for the Summary???

  • To Discuss the Author’s Perspective
    Sometimes, your professor asks you to write a summary of your assignment to understand your perspective on the topic. It is only in the few words of summary that the instructor evaluates your take on the topic.

  • To Counter General Perspective
    It could be your professor asked you to summarize your assignment, as the topic you choose contradicts a general notion. In this case, it could be that you are writing your work, for or against the motion and your professor needs to be well-acquainted with your stand before beginning to evaluate.

  • To Wrap It WITHOUT Losing the Essence
    In general, a summary is written to reflect the complete work in a few words. It needs to discuss the topic and move ahead with the work. You need to be very sure when you write about the work and the points that are covered. A summary is the mirror reflection of your assignment.

  • To Review What You Gathered from It
    The summary of your assignment is written only after the complete work is done. To write a well-structured and comprehensive summary, you need to be well-acquainted with all the points and details of your assignment.

OHK...So, It Was Only to Know What I Wrote...
Well, the next question in your mind must be, what to include in your assignment so that the professor gets answers to all his questions at once. Well, here we would use reverse psychology. Cool!?
So, what we would do is prepare a list of questions that would serve as the checklist to what to include in your assignment summary.

What to Include in Assignment Summary Necessarily???

  • What is the title of the assignment?
  • What is the main theme of the assignment?
  • What are the major arguments that are covered?
  • What are the resources that you have referred to for your work?
  • What are the methodologies for the research and findings?

So, when you answer these questions you are already making a basic outline of your assignment.
Now let’s answer each question, one by one and see how to be clear, concise and comprehensive when writing your assignment.

Let’s Explore It All One at a Time.!

The Idea of the Main Topic: The Identity of the Assignment

  • Check for the main points that you have mentioned in the assignment repeatedly.
  • Discuss the tone of the assignment that you are working on. It could be descriptive, informative or narrative.
  • Write the main cause of taking up the topic and the purpose of writing.

Important Arguments in the Assignment: Knowing It All

  • Make a list of all the key arguments and pieces of evidence that you have used in the work.
  • Important arguments do get a royal treatment here.
  • Do not miss to write the general arguments that have been a great support.
  • Enlisting arguments and counter-arguments can easily help you get the best results in no time.

Summing Up the Understanding: Finishing It Real Quick

  • Do not forget to mention author’s name. You must wind up the task quick.
  • Again discuss the key elements of the work and wind it up in a few words.
  • Why not close your work with some interesting quote, fact or figure that would earn great grades.

Writing a Summary Would Take a Lot of Time I Guess.!
Well, No.
*Writing a summary is an easy task and you can finish it off in a few minutes. You must be thorough with the work. Simple.!

If You Are Stating Someone Else’s Work...

  • If you are writing about some renowned person’s take or review on the topic, start the Summary with Author’s Name
    Ex. J.K. Rowling in her book “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”...

  • Use Some Impressive Author’s Tag
    Ex. J.K. Rowling states...
    J.K. Rowling ironically talks about...

Talking About Your Work

  • If you are writing the summary with your perception, then you can begin the work with the first person,
    Ex. In this assignment, I have ..........

  • The writer’s tag here would change to some interesting phrases that can reflect your point, such as
    Ex. In my opinion..., I believe..., According to my understanding...

So, now you know how to start your summary, what to include and how to write. Just one last point and you’d be done.

How long should the summary be?
Simple answer. Keep it really short.

Tip: Length of the Summary Should Be One-Third of the Length of the Complete Assignment

Ohk...So, this is all you had to know about writing an assignment summary.

Wrap It Up...
So, now next time, when you are given an assignment summary to write, do not look for cheap assignment writing services, instead, stick to the points here and do it yourself. With a little effort, you would be able to accomplish the task and impress your professors.

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