Summarization Purpose Create effective summaries by matching summarization type to purpose, audience, and context. "Summarize" can mean many different things—this skill helps identify and execute the right approach. Core Principle Summarization is translation, not just reduction. Different purposes require different summary types. Clarify the need before condensing. --- Clarifying Questions Before summarizing, consider: 1. Purpose: What will this summary be used for? - Decision-making - Background information - Further research - Quick understanding - Reference/recall 2. Audience: Who will re…