Read the entire article. Pay attention to the experiment methods and the conclusions presented. Read the article more than once, if necessary.
Look up any words or methods you do not understand.
Go through the article, and highlight its main ideas. Make sure you understand the main points in each paragraph. Take notes so you have a starting point for your summary.
Test your understanding of the article by asking yourself questions about it. Try explaining the concept of the article to a friend or family member in non-scientific language. Determine if you can clearly explain the article in a way that is easy to comprehend.
Start a rough draft of your summary, using the notes you've written. Review the article to ensure you have a firm grasp of the conclusion. Summarize the article's conclusion. Offer your own interpretation of the conclusion along with your opinion of the article's content.