Summary Generator
Transform lengthy content into concise, study-ready summaries.
Workflow
mermaid
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A[Source Material] --> B[Identify Key Points]
B --> C[Choose Format]
C --> D[Generate Summary]
D --> E[Highlight Terms]
Summary Formats
1. Bullet Point Summary
Best for: Quick reference, revision
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# [Topic] Summary ## Main Ideas - **Key point 1:** Brief explanation - **Key point 2:** Brief explanation - **Key point 3:** Brief explanation ## Important Details - Supporting fact 1 - Supporting fact 2 ## Key Terms - **Term 1:** Definition - **Term 2:** Definition
2. Cornell Notes Format
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ [Topic Title] │ ├────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ │ Cue Column │ Notes Column │ │ (Questions) │ (Main content) │ │ │ │ │ What is X? │ • X is defined as... │ │ │ • Key characteristics: │ │ │ - Point 1 │ │ │ - Point 2 │ │ │ │ │ Why does Y? │ • Y happens because... │ │ │ • Related to Z through... │ │ │ │ ├────────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Summary │ │ 2-3 sentence summary of the entire topic. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
3. One-Page Cheat Sheet
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# [Subject] Cheat Sheet ## Section 1: [Topic] | Concept | Key Info | |---------|----------| | A | ... | | B | ... | ## Section 2: [Topic] **Formula:** [equation] **Steps:** 1 → 2 → 3 ## Quick Reference - **If X:** Do Y - **If Z:** Do W
Summary Length Guidelines
| Original Length | Summary Target |
|---|---|
| 1 page | 3-5 bullets |
| 5 pages | 1/2 page |
| Chapter | 1 page |
| Textbook | 5-10 pages |
Rule of thumb: 20% of original length
Key Extraction Process
- •Read once for overall understanding
- •Identify main ideas (usually 1 per paragraph/section)
- •Find supporting evidence (examples, data, explanations)
- •Note key terms and their definitions
- •Connect concepts with relationships
What to Include
- •Main arguments/thesis
- •Key facts and figures
- •Important definitions
- •Cause-effect relationships
- •Examples that clarify concepts
What to Exclude
- •Redundant information
- •Excessive examples
- •Background context (unless essential)
- •Transitional phrases
- •Author's tangents
Highlighting Patterns
Use consistent formatting:
- •Bold for key terms
- •Italics for emphasis
- •
Codefor formulas/technical terms - •CAPS for acronyms
- •→ for cause-effect
Quality Checklist
- • Captures all main ideas
- • Maintains logical structure
- • Uses own words (not copy-paste)
- • Key terms are highlighted
- • Readable without original source
- • Appropriate length for purpose