Uploaded to the Smrt English YouTube channel, “How to Write a Summary” by Canadian College of English language teacher, Shaun Macleod, provides tips on how to write an effective summary. A summary is a brief account of a topic or event, focusing on the main points, in order for someone who is unfamiliar with the material to have a clear understanding. Macleod stresses clarity and conciseness when writing a summary, instructing viewers to leave out specifics unless it is essential to comprehending the subject. One key strategy suggested for maintaining brevity as well as clarity, is to paraphrase, which is explaining the words of a speaker or writer without the use of direct quotation. Another strategy Macleod discusses is being objective, stating
