英语论文写作--summary.ppt

The Summary and Book Report Part Six The Summary 1. Definiton What is summary? A summary is a shortened or condensed version, in your own words, of the article you have read. Although wrirtten in your own words, the summary dose not include your own opnions about what you have read. A summary is intended to highlight objectively the main points of another writers work. 2. Uses of summary writing Improve reading comprehension Helps composition writing Practical uses Why should we summarize? An important writing skill: to summarize your own research work; A valuable learning tool: to pick o