How to Write a Good Article Summary

The summary of your article is your last chance to convey the message you are trying to send. If you are trying to call your reader to action, it is your last opportunity to convince your reader to take that first step. If you are writing an informative article, it is your opportunity to sum up all your main points. Writing a good article summary is key to leaving your readers with a lasting impression of your article.

Instructions

1. Write a general statement about your article, such as,"Coupons are one of the best ways to stick to a budget when grocery shopping."

2. Next, write a sentence of two that summarizes the main points in your article. For example,"Buy one/get one free coupons, percentage off coupons, and matching coupons provide an easy means of helping grocery shoppers stick with their budgets."

3. Finally, write an ending sentence that leaves the reader with a clear understanding of the message you are sending, such as,"Using coupons will help you save money now and in years to come"

Tips & Warnings

• Continue the style of writing you have used in the rest of the article.

• Write as if you were speaking to your audience.

• Keep your audience needs in mind when writing your summary.

• Remember why you are writing your article and convey that to your audience.

• Do not write sentences that are vague or confusing.

• Be precise and to the point with your summary.

• Your summary should be four to five sentences long.