Tuesday, February 14, 2012

how to write a good summay

                                                                         Process

òRead the Article
            Do Not make note and do marks when you are reading
           After reading the first time, write down the main idea of the article in one sentence
Underline the main point
 òRead the article again, underline the major points supporting the thesis; these should be words or phrases here and there rather than complete sentences

òunderline key transitional elements which show how parts are connected
Write your summary
 òStart with a sentence naming the writer and article title and stating the essay's main idea
òUse simple words and sentence to show main point
òConclude the summary with author’s idea
òNOTE: Throughout the summary, do not insert your own opinions or thoughts; instead summarize what the writer has to say about the subject
Revising the summary
 òDoes your summary make the same point as the article?
òHave you omitted anything important?
òDoes your summary read smoothly with all parts clearly related?
Editing the summary
 òCorrect grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, looking particularly for those common in your writing.
òWrite a clean draft and proofread for copying errors.

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