#1. It is composed for a particular purpose to support an opinion of the summary writer.
#2. It condenses a source to its controlling idea and main points, or reproduces the relevant information from a source with as few words as possible.
#3. It should be written in complete sentences and reworded, as in paraphrasing.
#4. Sentences are to be made with an eye to accuracy and brevity, and in logical order and with nice transition.
#5. Vague, disorderly thinking or loose, diffuse writing must be avoided.
#6. It is uncommon to simply summarize without providing commentary; but summarizing must be differentiated from critiques.
#7. Absolute objectivity is important for summary writing.