Friday, September 2, 2011

Summary Checklist


1. What is the thesis statement? Is it an accurate reflection of the author’s thesis
statement? Is it stated in your own words? How could you refine it to be more clear
and concise?
The thesis statement is a brief introduction on topic and theme of our paper.

2. How is the essay introduced? Do you mention the article’s title, author, purpose and
audience? Does it clearly set the tone for the paper and accurately reflect what is
discussed therein? Could it be improved?
By giving the author introduction. Yes, it can be improve.

3. What are the main points of the summary? How do you recognize them? Do you
leave out minor points and repetitive points for emphasis? Most importantly, do you
leave out your own opinion, feelings or conclusions on the subject of the article?
The main points of my paper are focus on four types of pressure that the students face: “economical, parental, peer, and self-induced.
4. How is the essay organized? Does it follow the organization of the original article?
What transitions do you use? Think of some additional possibilities for more logical
organization.
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

5. After your reading, can you say the thesis statement accurately reflects the topic and
focus of the essay? How is the essay concluded? What technique do you employ in
the conclusion? How is that effective or not?
Yes

6. Make sure to fix any major grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Check. 

7. Is the sentence structure varied and interesting? Do you have any weak, overly
wordy, awkward, or confusing sentences? Does the essay strive to use active, direct,
present tense verbs?
Yes.

8. Were the textual passages (quotes and paraphrases) well-chosen? Remember you
should try avoiding direct quotations when writing a summary.
Correct.

9. Is the essay written in third-person? Are all instances of first- and second-person
removed from the piece?
yes

10. Is the draft two to three (2-3) pages typed, double-spaced? Are all the margins oneinch
(1”)?
Yes.

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