Book Summary: Definition, Elements, How to Make, Learn the Difference with Reviews

Kapanlagi.com - There are still many people who do not know what a book summary is. In fact, knowing how to make a book summary is very important, especially for those of you who love reading. Because, making a book summary will make it easier for you to remember the contents of a book that you have read before.

For those who are not used to it, making a book summary may seem difficult. However, making a book summary will be easy if you know the steps. So, how to make an easy book summary?

To find out, just read the following discussion about book summaries.

1. Definition of Book Summary

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In general, a resume is often considered the same as a summary. According to the Great Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), a resume is also defined as a summary or synopsis. Therefore, a book resume is often interpreted as notes that contain a summary of information from a book.

A book resume presents information or the contents of a book in a concise manner. However, writing a resume does not have to be written in the order of the original text or writing. Meanwhile, a summary must be written systematically in accordance with the order found in the original text or book.

However, if examined more closely, a resume and a summary actually have a fundamental difference. Thus, making a book resume is not the same as making a summary. The difference between a resume and a summary lies in the systematic writing.

2. Elements of a Book Resume

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As mentioned earlier, creating a book resume may be difficult for some people who are not used to it. To make a good and complete book resume, there are elements that must be fulfilled. Here are some elements of a book resume.

1. Book identity

Every resume needs to include the identity of the book being summarized. Some book identities that must be included in the resume include: book title, author's name, publisher's name, complete year of publication with edition, book price, ISBN, and book thickness.

2. Synopsis or Brief Overview

The second element of a book resume is a synopsis or brief overview of the book's contents. Although brief, it is advisable to arrange the synopsis and overview chronologically, to make it easier to understand.

3. Summary of Information in the Book

A summary of information is the core part of a book resume. As mentioned earlier, this summary of information can be presented randomly, or does not have to be in accordance with the order as stated in the book or original text.

4. Book Resume Conclusion

The conclusion of a book resume can be filled with a summary of the overall discussion or information of the book being summarized.

3. Difference Between a Book Resume and a Book Review

In fact, many people are still confused and have difficulty distinguishing between a book summary and a book review. Although both discuss the contents of a book, a book summary and a book review are two different things. Therefore, it is important to know the difference between them so as not to misunderstand.

As mentioned earlier, a book summary is a summary of information about a book. Inside the book summary, there is a brief synopsis and information points from the book being summarized. The information contained in the summary is limited to what is written in the book.

Meanwhile, a book review is not just a synopsis and summary of book information. More than that, in addition to a brief synopsis and summary, a book review also emphasizes analysis and criticism. A book review also clearly mentions the strengths and weaknesses of a book.

In addition, sometimes, to make a valid book review, the author even has to make comparisons with other references. This is clearly different from a book summary whose information is limited to what is written in the book only.

4. How to Make a Book Summary

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Making a book summary is actually very easy. It only requires carefulness and precision to produce a good and complete book summary. If you still have difficulty, here are some easy steps in making a book summary.

1. Read the Book Thoroughly

The first step before making a book summary, of course, you must read the book to be summarized first. Make sure to read it thoroughly and carefully.

During the reading process, make sure to understand various information in the contents of the book. In addition, you also need to understand roughly what the author's intentions and purposes conveyed in the book.

2. Find the Main Idea

If you have finished reading the entire book and understand its contents, the next step is to find the main idea of the book. Write down the main idea of the book. The main idea can be found in almost every paragraph or chapter in the book. However, you can also find it after making a conclusion about the contents of the book.

Finding the main idea is important in making a book summary. Because the information written in the summary will not be far from the main idea. You are not allowed to discuss anything outside of the main idea, especially things that come from personal opinions.

3. Start Writing the Summary

The next step is to develop the main idea of the book in the form of paragraphs. Make sure to arrange paragraph sentences that can describe the contents of the book thoroughly. Write as compact and complete as possible, using language that is easy to understand.

4. Read the Summary Again

Finally, after finishing writing the book summary, try reading the book summary again. When reading, pay attention if there are things that feel wrong or inappropriate. Make improvements to make the book summary you make more perfect.

Those are some reviews about what a book summary is and how to make it. Hopefully useful and can add insight!

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