Quick Recall Summary is a concise overview of a completed paper, presented in an easy-to-use format — either as a list of key points or as a one-page mini-essay.
This “summary sheet” helps a student quickly refresh their memory about the main ideas, structure, and conclusions of their work without rereading the entire document.
This VAS is designed for large written assignments — course papers, theses, extended essays (5+ pages) — where a student might lose track of details over time.
For example, a week after submitting a 20-page research paper, the student can glance at the summary and instantly recall what’s where:
“Introduction – here’s the hypothesis; Section 2 – comparison of methods; Conclusion – main findings.”
Essentially, it serves as a “map” of the paper.
Steps to Create a Quick Recall Summary
Complete the initial paper.
Create the recall summary — approximately 1 page (150–300 words), capturing the core ideas.
Depending on the topic and complexity, the format may be:
(a) a bullet-point list of main ideas by section, or
(b) a short cohesive text (mini abstract) written neutrally.
You should highlight:
the goal and hypothesis of the paper,
2–3 key arguments,
the main conclusion,
and avoiding secondary details!
It’s important to paraphrase rather than copy text directly; otherwise, the summary loses its purpose — rereading the original would be just as easy.
3. Deliver:
the main file (essay, project, etc.), and
the Quick Summary file.
If anything seems unclear or missing for the customer, they may request a revision.
Guidelines to Share with the Teammates
Quality Criteria
Completeness: All main ideas are represented.
The client should not ask, “Why isn’t Chapter 2 mentioned in the summary?”
Conciseness: Every word should add value.
Ideal length — 1 page for a 10-page paper.
Clarity: No unexplained jargon.
If the topic is highly technical, simplify phrasing slightly for accessibility.
Structure: Logical flow, usually following the paper’s structure.
Transitional phrases like “First,… Second,… Finally,…” are encouraged.
Neutral tone: Present the content, not personal opinions.
Avoid phrases like “This excellent paper demonstrates…” — instead, “The paper demonstrates…”.
No new information: Do not add anything that isn’t in the main text, nor subjective judgments.
Examples of the Quick Recall Summary
NOTE: Overly long summaries are discouraged.
According to feedback, clients value summaries that “structure the paper’s main points clearly.”
Negative feedback typically arises when the summary is too generic or, conversely, overloaded with unnecessary detail.Always remember the purpose:
👉 to save the client’s time, not to create more reading.