How to write a summary: Functions on the web-site for teachers and learners of English as a secondary language from a German point of view

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Summary writing: procedures and rules go on to
Example: Shashikala

How to write a summary: Useful expressions (Redemittel)

First		argues
At the beginning	the author	writes, states	that
In the first part	the reporter	points out	what
In the introduction		explains, mentions	why
	the reader	is informed

In the next part
In the main part	the reader is informed about	the theory
Second; First	the author goes on with	the data / question	that
Then; Afterwards	we are told about	the statistics	what
Moreover;	we read / hear about	the belief	why
In addition to that	the author examines	the argument	if
Further on	analyses	the opinion / topic
Next	discusses	the problem

In the end	the author	emphasises
Finally	the writer	concludes	that
At last	the poet	finds the solution	what
The final part, section	the journalist	adds / stresses	why
As a conclusion	the reporter	pretends	if
Summing up his / her thoughts	the scientist	hints

Table of Contents How to write a summary: functions(Redemittel) HOMEPAGE back to
Summary writing: procedures and rules go on to
Example: Shashikala