Writing an Article Summary

Article Summaries are due on Fridays.

Where can you find science articles?

MagazinesNewspapersInternet

The topic must be science, and related to this class.

A Science Article Summary

Is thoughtfulSummarizes the article’s contentDiscusses the article’s effectivenessYour points are supported by quotes.

1.5 typed pages, double spaced.

Format

Bibliographical InformationTell the purpose of the articleSummarize the content Identify the writer’s strategyEvaluate the effectiveness of the article

(accuracy, clarity, organization)Use a quote from the article to support your

point(s).What was your reaction to this article?

Bibliographical information

Author (s)Article titleMagazine/newspaper/web titleDate

Purpose of the ArticleWhy was this article written?

A report on science research A news story - informational An explanation of an idea or concept A warning Persuasive or presents an argument Instructional - How to do something Entertainment

Combined purpose

Summarize the content

Is there a hypothesis, procedure and conclusions? Identify each one

Does the writer have a point to make? What is it?

It it a news story? What’s up?

Identify the writer’s strategy

Definition Illustrations Examples Classification Comparison and

Contrast

AnalysisDescribes of a ProcessNarrationCause/Effect Analysis

How did the writer achieving their purpose?

Evaluate effectivenessHow does the writer do on…

Accuracy?Clarity?Organization?Strengths or weaknesses?

Is the article…Factual?Logical?Objective?Confrontational?Exaggeration?

What is your reaction?

Did you learn something?Did you find it interesting?Do you believe it?Were you surprised?Did you discuss it with friends?

Why?

Guidelines

Articles are due on FridaysDue during the class period1.5 pages, double spacedCorrect grammar and spellingVariety of vocabulary