How should you summarise?

To summarise correctly:

• Identify the key ideas in the original source.
• Write down the key ideas in your own words or use quote marks if replicating original text for emphasis.
• Do not add your own reflections on the original text, summarise only.
• Remind the reader that someone else has written the original piece of writing throughout your summary: Smith (2009) states…, She further indicates…
• Cite and reference the original source.