Summarization Prompts

AI excels at summarization when given clear guidance on length, focus, and audience. Learn to extract exactly the information you need.

The Summarization Challenge

Types of Summaries

Executive Summary

For decision-makers who need the bottom line.

Technical Summary

For experts who need the how, not just the what.

Abstract/Overview

For researchers scanning many documents.

Key Takeaways

For learners who need actionable insights.

Length-Controlled Summaries

Exercise: Multi-Level Summary

Focused Summaries

Structured Summaries

Exercise: Meeting Summary Prompt

Extractive vs Abstractive

Comparative Summaries

Practice: Summary Template

Good summarization prompts specify not just length, but focus, audience, and structure.