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Summary Checklist
It does not include your opinion. To see if it is a good summary ask yourself the following questions: Is it concise? Does it mention all major points? Does it state the authors intent? Is it a coherent, unified paragraph? Does it include your opinion?
Concise: Brief, with few details Coherent: Easily understood Unified: All fits together
Source: Educational Testing Services, Helping Your Students Communicate With Confidence, (2005)