Summarizing an argument
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The document provides guidance for writing a 3-4 sentence summary of an argument. It instructs the writer to introduce the author, text, and central claims in the first sentence. The second sentence should explain how the author develops the argument. The third sentence states the author's purpose in writing the text.
Summarizing an argument
- 1. Writing an Argument Summary Part 1- Introduce the writer or speaker, the text, and the central claims. In ____(type of text)___, ___(title of text)_____, ___(author’s first and last name)_____, ____(information about the author)_____, ____(verb such as claims, asserts, argues)___ that ___________(paraphrase or quote the central claim and sub- claims if applicable)_____. Part 2: Explain how the author develops or advances the argument. _He/she___ (supports/develops)______ this claim by first _____(explain what the author is doing:verb)_____. Then, ____(explain what the author does next)____. *include prepositional phrases like “toward the end of the text” in order to add variety to your writing. Part 3: State the author’s purpose in writing the text. __(author’s last name)’s purpose is to ___________________ in order to _________( what does the author want the audience to do or feel as a result of this work?) Part 4: Describe the intended audience and the author’s relationship to the audience. __(He/She)__ establishes __(describe the tone) ___ for ________________________(what is the relationship between the author and his/her audience?)________ Part 5: Explain the significance of this work This work is significant because ______________.