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H23 Summary Writing Practice
SAMPLE SENTENCE:
Title sentence = title of source , publication when available , author or expert + thesis of
source :
In How to Make a Better Student1:Seven Kinds of Smart published in the Times,
Collins /argues/ illustrates/posits that there is more than one kind of intelligence and that
students would do well in tapping into those intelligences.
BODY SHOULD FOLLOW. A Keep it objective = no commentary on your part. You
are paraphrasing what you understood. - Avoid using ``quotation marks`` for a brief
academic summary. The body should end with one concluding sentence to sum up the
summary. The summary of information should follow the same order as presented in
original source.
For more information,refer to page 156 on how to summarize…
Language use = ATTRIBUTION1: make sure your source is mentioned.
Avoid plagiarism by rephrasing = paraphrasing.
Citation : 1. According to + last name of source = no reporting verb needed.
Or when reporting verbs are used :
:
posits
states
demonstrates
explains
illustrates
argues
suggests
replies/responds ------------------------------------
The research shows, reveals
Findings show or reveal…
The data show…
Word count : 150 - 200 words(Max)
