How to write a reading report Tips for Reading Reports Assignment Reading Report--- a critical evaluation of what you read It is not only a concluding summary but a critical evaluation of your reading work. It contains the main points of the writing piece, along with your own reflective post- reading thought. ponents of a Reading Report 1. title / author / source of reading, etc. 2. A concise summary of the reading piece, providing an overview of what it actually concluded. 3. A brief critique of the reading piece, giving an evaluation of the piece, and this should be as much critical as you can. A concise summary The summary should not include details or examples that appear in the article unless a general concept cannot be understood without an illustration of what is meant. Of course, the summary should be written in your own words to demonstrate that you have understood the article. You should never copy sentences directly from your reading. Because a summary is a miniature version of the original reading, you should not express your opinion about the subject matter. You will have the opportunity to do this in the Critique section. About a brief critique A brief critique of your Reading Report gives you the chance to express your opinions, ideas, or reactions to the information you have acquired in that reading. Avoid responses like "I liked the article" or "I don't agree with the author." If you want to express an opinion about the article, explain why you liked it or why you don't agree. How to essfully write a reading report ? 1) Divide … and conquer. First off, skim the text you are going to summarize and divide it into sections. Focus on any headings and subheadings. Also look at any bold-faced terms and make sure you understand them before you read. ? 2) Read. Now that you ’ ve prepared, go ahead and read the selection. Read straight through. At this point, you don ’ t need to stop to look up anythin