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: Avoid including interesting but non-essential details. If a piece of information doesn't change the overall meaning of the text, leave it out. Summary Checklist

: Authors often repeat key ideas for emphasis. Record these ideas only once in your notes to keep the summary lean. Page269

"Page 269" refers to a specific instructional guide in the , which focuses on the essential skill of writing summaries . This page is a practical resource for students and writers looking to distill long texts into concise, accurate versions. Key Strategies for Effective Summarizing : Avoid including interesting but non-essential details