Types of Summaries

When considering what type of summary to create, the two most important questions to consider are:

  1. What do you want to share?

  2. Who do you want to share it with?

These questions can help guide how you present information. So… which method should you use? Check out these methods below!

Untitled-8-01.png

Videos

Drawbacks:

  • May be difficult to explain complex topics

  • No interactive activity

Benefits:

  • Easy to understand

  • Engaging

  • Can be simplified

Articles

Drawbacks:

  • Not as engaging or easy to follow as a video/activity

  • May be too technical for a young audience

Benefits:

  • Can explain information in a professional context

  • Can be read at audience’s own pace

Activities

Drawbacks:

  • May be hard to explain complex information

Benefits:

  • Engaging

  • Interactive

Presentations

Drawbacks:

  • Not interactive

  • May not be engaging with young audiences

Benefits:

  • You can convey any level of detail you want

  • Can be altered to fit any audience group