1. Summarising
Aim is to reduce the key points of an article to the smallest number of words, without losing any of the key points made.
Aim would be to reduce the length to maximum 40% of its original size
Summarising your study notes will help you revise more effectively

2. How to summarise Using the text provided Read the text
Highlight or underline the key words
Write down the key points
Don’t copy anything straight out without rewording it
Keep it clear and simple

3. Comparing
Aim is to summarise two or more articles and evaluate the differences between the arguments
Your job is to point out the different viewpoints and the bias of each writer

4. How to Compare Read the different texts Highlight the key points
Organise them so that you can see and compare similar points that are made
You could summarise the key points of the two texts
Compare similar points from each article together, a pair at a time
Give your view on the articles and refer to the key points