Summary for Web Article (250-300 words)

Article for summary: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/07/has-college-gotten-easier/594550/

Keep in mind that a good summary describes:

• The thesis
• The main points of the piece, including all of the following
  • Explanation of the piece’s reasoning
  • Examples of the evidence used
  • MLA format paraphrasing
  • MLA Format quotation

How will my assignment be evaluated?

At a minimum, your paper needs to satisfy the following criteria. However, the grade is based not just on whether a feature is present or not, but on how well it has been integrated into your paper. The summary should:

• Orient the reader to the purpose of the summary
  • Identify the thesis and main points of the piece
  • Identify the author and title
• Have well-developed substance
  • Accurately summarize the most essential points
  • Include only the author’s ideas or examples – not your personal opinions
• Have audience-oriented organization (not writer-oriented organization)
  • Write focused paragraphs
  • Transition smoothly from one point to another
• Have appropriate style
  • Use varied sentence structures and word choices
  • Avoid errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Look professional
  • Properly format the summary in MLA style
  • Accurately paraphrase the author’s important ideas without using the author’s phrasing
  • Quote sparingly and accurately

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