Mountain summary guidelines

The MOUNTAINS summary guidelines help you quickly gather key information from reports or texts. Each letter stands for a step: - M: Message – Identify the main idea or purpose. - O: Outline – Note the main points or structure. - U: Underlying message – Recognize the deeper meaning or implications. - N: Names – Remember key people or terms. - T: Themes – Identify recurring ideas. - A: Arguments – Summarize the main arguments or conclusions. - I: Information – Record important data or facts. - N: New insights – Highlight anything new learned. - S: Summary – Concisely restate the overall gist. These steps streamline understanding and note-taking for better comprehension.