Perspecta, Vol. 25 (1989), pp. 66-77
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- Understand the main topic of the text
- Select the principal points that the author is making
- Use an “introduction-development-conclusion” structure
- Comment on style, way of writing, and other formal aspects of the text
- Use quotes when/if necessary, locate them in the text
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