If you are required to write a summary or reflection paper for an article, journal, or other nonfiction text, this framing guide can help get you started. This is basically a "cheat" sheet to ensure that you've included the basic elements. You may be required to include other information and this guide may not work for all publications and assignments.
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1. The article " ___________________" by " ______________"
addresses
discusses
supports
explains
introduces
provides
the idea of ______
the use of ______
the importance of _____
the reasons for ____
the topic of ____
2. The author
text
webpage
organization (find something significant in the article)
states " ___________"
argues "__________"
explains "__________"
provides examples, such as "________"
3. This passage
quote
line (rephrase a quote or significant point)
describes ________________
emphasizes _____________
displays _____________
supports ____________
rejects ______________
4. The author provides
evidence
support
arguments
5. The text relates to me
unit of study because
it furthers the understanding of _________
it allows the reader to ________
it encourages the reader to ______
it advances knowledge on the topic of ______
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