Identify the purpose of each step in the process of summarizing a text.
Step 1: Identify the main idea of the text.
Step 2: Group and categorize the main ideas of each paragraph according to shared characteristics using hyperonyms.
Step 3: Order the ideas using discourse markers of time to explain the processes the author uses.
Step 4: Explain the processes the author uses by relating the ideas using connectors.
Step 5: Synthesize the main ideas of each paragraph and begin writing the summary according to the structure presented in the guide.
Step 6: Review the summary to ensure each stage fulfills its conventional function.