Writing a Summary
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Woordenschat
- 转述to paraphrase / report speech
- 概括to summarise / generalise
- 归纳to infer / sum up inductively
- 提炼to distil
- 阐述to elaborate / expound
- 指出to point out / indicate
- 认为to believe / hold the view
- 表明to show / demonstrate
Writing a Summary in Academic Chinese
Summaries (摘要) in Chinese academic writing are concise and impersonal. They follow a strict formula.
Key verbs for reporting
When summarising another author's view:
- 该文认为... / 作者指出... / 研究表明...
- X 认为，Y 现象的根本原因在于...
- 正如 Z 所言，... (As Z states...)
Paraphrase vs Direct Quote
Chinese academic writing prefers paraphrase over direct quotation. When paraphrasing:
- Change the structure, not just swap words
- Use 转述动词 (reporting verbs): 认为/指出/强调/指出/阐明/揭示
💬 Original: "语言是思想的直接现实。"（马克思）
Paraphrase: 马克思曾指出，语言与思维之间存在不可分割的内在联系。
Advanced reported speech (间接引语)
- Direct: 他说："这个实验是失败的。"
- Reported: 他承认该实验未能达到预期效果。
- Note: Tense does not shift in Chinese, but person and structure do.
Summary structure tips
- Start with the topic, not the author's name
- Use 针对...问题 (regarding the issue of...) to frame the subject
- End with the contribution: 该研究为...提供了新的视角/依据
Uitdrukkingen
- 该文认为，问题的关键在于Reporting: the paper argues the key issue is
- 正如作者所言，研究表明Quoting: as the author states, research shows
- 通过对比分析，可以发现Method: through comparative analysis, one can find
- 这一研究为该领域提供了新视角Contribution: this offers a new perspective
- 综合来看，该结论具有一定局限性Critical view: overall, this conclusion has
Veelgemaakte fouten
这篇论文的作者说气候变化是真实的该文作者指出气候变化的现实性已得到充分论证Academic summaries need precise 转述动词 and formal vocabulary — 说 is too colloquial
我在摘要中写了我自己的想法摘要应客观概括论文核心内容，不引入作者个人观点An abstract summarises the paper itself — inserting personal opinions violates the convention
他指出气候会变化他就气候变化的趋势提出了有据可查的论点Vague summarising misses the academic precision — always specify what was argued and with what basis
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