Retelling an article

1) The article is entitled…

The title / headline / heading of the article is “…”

2) The article is centred on …

focuses on …

gives a detailed description of…

provides the reader with data on…

contains a summary of…

offers a new insight into…

refers to…

informs of…

points out that…

3) The purpose / aim / intention of the article is to examine / assess / evaluate…

4) The article presents the latest research into/on…

a complicated analysis of…

a fresh view about / on…

a survey of…

5) The article outlines the results of a survey conducted / carried out to determine / discover…

6) The article is a new conceptual framework for understanding…

7) In conclusion the author admits…

contrasts…

demonstrates how…

The author reaches the following conclusion: …

8) I think it’s rather … to contend / argue that…

To my way of thinking…

As a matter of fact, my personal opinion / view is that…

As far as I’m concerned…

As far as I can tell…

Judging by what I’ve read (heard)…

Judging by what is written in the text…

Примеры текстов

http://www.college-connecting.com/blog/my-top-5-favorite-excuses-for-missing-class/

http://www.college-connecting.com/blog/excuses-for-missing-class/

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