Summarize written text

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Identify the main idea and the most important supporting points in an academic text for inclusion in a summary.
Compose a one-sentence summary that captures the central meaning of the source text concisely and accurately.
Paraphrase source content using appropriate academic vocabulary and grammar while preserving original meaning.

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Exclude minor details, examples, and repetition that do not contribute to the core message.

Check the summary for completeness, grammatical accuracy, and adherence to the task requirement before submission.

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