The document outlines a 5-step process for writing a summary: 1) Read with the writer's purpose in mind, 2) Underline while summarizing, 3) Write the summary including an introduction, body, and conclusion, 4) Revise the summary by proofreading, and 5) Edit the summary for errors. Each step is then further explained, with step 3 detailing how to write an introduction stating the main idea, a body paragraph paraphrasing major points in order, and a conclusion reflecting the writer's significance.

1. S ummary W riting by Piet van der Laan

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