Part 1. Definition
Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Part 2. Example
Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Answer: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.
Part 3. Exercise
Fathers' involvement in child rearing is an additional route to positive outcomes for children. Although women devote more than three times as many hours to child care as men do, fathers' involvement has risen in recent years.
Answer:
women devote more than three times as many hours to child care as men do. Father's involement has risen in recent years.