After you have defined your purpose for writing a summary, your next step is to
A) determine the author's attitude and approach toward the subject.
B) locate and evaluate key supporting details.
C) underline or highlight key terms and definitions.
D) identify the author's main idea and write a statement that expresses it.

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Identifying the author's main idea and writing a statement that expresses it is crucial for summarizing because it allows you to capture the essence of the text, which is the foundation of a summary.

After You Have Defined Your Purpose for Writing a Summary