What words do you use to start a summary?

The first line of the summary paragraph should include a strong reporting verb, such as “argue,” “claim,” “contend,” “maintain,” or “insist.” You can also use verbs like “explain,” “discuss,” “illustrate,” “present,” and “state.” This will make the introduction of the summary paragraph clear and concise.

What is the difference between a critique and a summary?

Remember, if you’re reading a summary, the writer should not give you an opinion, only a report of the most significant information. A critique, however, analyzes, evaluates, and offers an opinion about a text. Think back to the introduction of this lesson and the story of the student who wanted to know about the book.

Do you cite a summary?

In MLA style, when you cite a summary of a work, you should generally mention the name of the work you are summarizing and its author in your prose and include the work in your works-cited list. The author’s name in your prose will direct the reader to the works-cited-list entry.