Summary in a Paper

Conclusions are different from the summary and are typically reserved for research studies or a literature review paper.  All papers need a summary of the content.  A good way to create a paper summery is to look at the main point sentences of each section in a paper and use those to craft your summary.  Use your thesis statement as your first sentence, with section main point sentences following.  Finally, add a summative sentence to wrap up the paper. 

Dr. Maggie