Summary must be cited with in-text citations and on your reference page.
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Summarize when:
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Summarize when:
- You want to establish background or offer an overview of a topic.
- You want to describe knowledge (from several sources) about a topic.
- You want to determine the main ideas of a single source.
When should a summary be used?
You might use summary to provide background, set the stage, or illustrate supporting evidence, but keep it very brief: a few sentences should do the trick. Most of your paper should focus on your argument. (Our handout on argument will help you construct a good one.)
What is the purpose of a summary?
The purpose of a summary is to provide readers with a succinct overview of important details or interesting information, without inserting a personal opinion.
