Some Strategies to Improve Summary writing Skill for non-English major University Students

Summary writing plays a vital role in learning English, particularly for students engaged in English for specific purposes. This study aims to propose effective strategies in teaching summary writing and to assess their impact on the language competence of non-English major university students. The findings indicate that summary writing positively influences students’ ability in other language skills, helps to improve their critical thinking and enriches their vocabulary. The study also gives pedagogical implications and insights into the role of summarizing skills in reading comprehension and boosting writing skill. To achieve the intended goals, both students and teachers should have regular interactions through practices and make continuous improvements on use of language and writing skill.