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
FOREVER PLAID is dedicated to the good guys: To the guys who wheeled the projector carts for the audio-visual club. To the guys who carried an extra white handkerchief in the back pocket of their chinos.
Answer:
FOREVER PLAID is dedicated to the good guys: Guys who wheeled projector carts for the AV club. Guys who carried an extra handkerchief in their back pockets