Master the Art of Summary Writing

• A summary conveys a deeper understanding of the overall argument, while a paraphrase simply restates specific ideas
• A summary is used for academic purposes, while a paraphrase is used for creative writing
• A summary is shorter than the original, while a paraphrase is approximately the same length (correct)
• A summary includes minor details and examples, while a paraphrase leaves them out

• Learning a new language, playing a musical instrument, practicing a sport, and cooking a meal
• Preparing for exams, taking notes on readings, collecting and condensing information for research papers, and integrating sources into writing (correct)
• Watching a movie, listening to music, playing video games, and browsing social media
• Writing a novel, composing a poem, creating a painting, and sculpting a statue

• It is a requirement for academic writing
• It is easier to integrate the ideas into your own writing/essay via summarizing (correct)
• It helps you avoid plagiarism by completely changing the ideas of the original text
• It allows you to use the exact wording and style of the original text