Article Review 1000 wrds due in 24 hours
Halifax
Lecture6-ArticleReviewSummaryParagraph.pptx
Article review – summary paragraph
In today’s class
We will learn how to write a concise summary paragraph for the article review assignment
We will learn to use reporting verbs and time transitions
We will do a group activity to practice summarizing a passage
Announcements
You will need to complete Task #2 by the end of this week – please have your learning coach check your progress
No class on Thursday, September 30!
Due Date Reminders!
Article Review Virtual Presentation: Thursday, October 7
Article Review Assignment: Monday, October 11
Zoom quiz
As announced, a short quiz will take place on Zoom right now
Summary paragraph structure
State the THESIS STATEMENT OF THE ARTICLE (e.g. what the author argues in this paper) (1 sentence)
Walk the readers through the article by indicating its BEGINNING, MIDDLE, and END (3 – 4 sentences)
** Make sure to include information on types of evidence used and how the author organizes his/her ideas **
Time transitions – how to use them in your summary
Time transition words/phrases will help you to indicate what happens in the BEGINNING, MIDDLE, and END of the article. See the table below
Sample summary using time transitions
First, Walsh begins the article by listing a series of examples from cinema in which Christ-figures are seemingly present.
He then lists reasons why an identification of a Christ-figure may limit the viewers’ understanding of the film as there may be other ways of analyzing it from the perspectives of genre and religion.
Finally, Walsh ends the article by presenting what he calls “a modest proposal”, in which characters are identified and analyzed as Christ-figures to add to the discussion of the films as a whole and not to take over the focus of the film as a theological one.
Importance of adding reporting verbs
The following reporting verbs allow us to state PRECISELY what we mean:
Back to the sample summary – where are the reporting verbs?
First, Walsh begins the article by listing a series of examples from cinema in which Christ-figures are seemingly present.
He then identifies reasons why a recognition of a Christ-figure may limit the viewers’ understanding of the film as there may be other ways of analyzing it from various perspectives of genre and religion.
Finally, Walsh concludes the article by presenting what he calls “a modest proposal”, in which characters are identified and analyzed as Christ-figures to add to the discussion of the films as a whole and not to take over the focus of the film as a theological one.
verbs to avoid
Show
Make
Writes
Gives
Some frequently asked questions:
How many words should the summary be?
A summary paragraph should be about 5 sentences long (~100 words)
Do I need to indicate that I am writing a summary paragraph by adding a heading?
No. No headings or subheadings are required in this assignment
Can I use quotes from the article in the summary?
No quotes are allowed in the summary paragraph. Use effective paraphrasing techniques to write everything in your own words.
Class activity
You will be placed in a breakout room of 3 – 4 classmates
TOGETHER, you will summarize a passage from The True North
Please come up with a 5-sentence summary, making sure to use appropriate paraphrasing techniques, reporting verbs and time transitions
Things to do:
Begin adding drafts into your Wiki page: You may be able to add your introductory paragraph and the summary paragraph
Make sure to complete as much of task #2 as possible and have your learning coach check your progress
Keep your line of communication open with your 1) learning coach and 2) instructor
Next Monday’s class will also feature a quiz – don’t forget to watch the lecture videos!
