Two main points are critical to the development of your summary:

1. Include the original thesis and main supporting points, but also consider whether you need to explain those main points to make them clear to your readers. You may also want to cite particularly compelling examples or details.
2. Be objective as you summarize and synthesize. Represent the author fairly as you select examples and details, and as you recast the main points of the piece.

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• Development
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