Summary writing

...it's a really tough skill to master. You need to be able to think critically, to recognise the important information, to 'read between the lines' and get to the heart of the message that the writer wants to communicate. Even if you understand all the individual words in a text, that doesn't mean you understand the text!

For a detailed (more academic) look at summary writing skills, have a look at some of these sources:

UEFAP

RMIT - Writing skills

In the meantime, if you've ever wondered why some people have a low opinion of politicians and journalists, have a look at this:

Adam Boulton vs Alistair Campbell