1. Summary, Paraphrase, and Quotation
Ch. 1

2. A brief statement, in your own words, of the content of a passage.
Central idea
Main points
No opinions!
What is a summary?

3. Three qualities of a good summary!
Brevity
Completeness
objectivity
Three qualities of a good summary!

4. Using the Summary A way to understand what you’ve read
Useful to your readers
Required frequently
Using the Summary

5. The Reading Process Perceive the shape of the argument
Grasp the central idea
Determine the main points
Relate the parts to the whole
Note key examples
The Reading Process

6. Steps for Critical Reading
Examine the context
Note the title and subtitle
Identify the main point
Identify the subordinate points
Break the reading into sections
Distinguish between points, examples, counterarguments
Watch for transitions within and between paragraphs
Steps for Critical Reading

7. Write a Thesis The most general statement of a summary
Contains the TOPIC and the CLAIM
Paragraphs contain supporting details
Write a Thesis