The Introduction

How to write a summary

Structure and Content

1. Introductory Paragraph Motivator
Thesis Sentence

First Body Paragraph Topic Sentence

Supporting Sentence

Second Body Paragraph Topic Sentence

Supporting Sentence

Third Body Paragraph Topic Sentence

Supporting Sentence

Concluding Paragraph Reworded Thesis

Clincher

The introduction (usually one paragraph)

· contains a one-sentence thesis statement that sums up the main point of the source

· also gives the title of the source, provides the name of the author of the source

· should not offer your own opinions or evaluation of the text you are summarizing

The body of a summary essay (one or more paragraphs)

· paraphrases and condenses the original piece

· includes important data but omits minor points

· includes one or more of the author’s examples or illustrations (these will bring your summary to life)

The conclusion

· re-states the main thesis expressed in the introduction.

Useful introductory phrases, links, transitions, conclusive phrases:

The Introduction

Author X's article, "(the title of the article, paper, book, web page, etc)", emphasizes the problem of/between…The author supports this assertion by…

The article "(the title of the article)", written by X, deals with the problem of (discusses the issue of, reveals the problem of, explores ideas on, examines how) … (go on to the main point…)

According to author X in "(the title of the article)"... (go on to the main point…)

Author X, a well-know …, in his/her article "(the title of the article)" describes (raises a question of, lays the foundations of)... (go on to the main point).

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