ENGL 1130 Summary Paper #1

English 1130

Paper #1

Summary

SUMMARY: A brief re-statement of a text. A summary captures the 'gist' of the original text to

which it refers, in a writing that is shortened, but that maintains the fundamental meaning of

the original piece, tt is important to remember that a Summary is more than a simple retelling

of main ideas; it should indicate relationships among ideas and tie them together in coherent

paragraphs

For paper #1, you will produce a Standard Summary of Kerry Howley's essay "Who Owns Your

Body Parts" - found on pages 290-302 of your text, Writing in the Disciplines.lmagine that the Summary you write is directed to an audience of first-year college students who have not yet

read the essay. The final draft of your Summary shall be 2 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt.

font. Your final Summary shall also include a Graphic Overview (pages 50-51). . Refer to pages 48-54 (Writing in the Disciplinesl as a guide to constructing a successful

Summary. Follow the designated strategic guidelines:

o PREVIEW. o IDENTIFY MAIN IDEAS. o ELIMINATE DETAILS.

: ::l'#.[1 :Tffil:IilJ:TiXli. ou,*,,,* . OerrnMrr{ nHT URPOSE. o COMBINE AND REDUCE. o DOCUMENT YOUR CITATION. CITE YOUR SOURCES'

*Pay close attention to Figure 2-1 (page 5L)-'sample Graphic Overview,' and to "Sample

Summary" (page 54). These are great examples of what your paper should look like.