Can understand the main conclusions of clearly signposted argumentative texts
Conclusion extraction from argumentative texts
Vocabulary
to understand conclusions of argumentative texts — compreender conclusões de textos argumentativos
I can understand conclusions of argumentative texts.
Consigo compreender conclusões de textos argumentativos.to identify conclusion markers — identificar sinais de conclusão
It is important in the text.
É importante identificar sinais de conclusão no texto.to synthesise the main ideas — sintetizar as ideias principais
I will synthesise the main ideas of the article.
Vou sintetizar as ideias principais do artigo.to evaluate the conclusion — avaliar a conclusão
I need to evaluate whether the conclusion is sustained.
Preciso de avaliar se a conclusão é sustentada.to relate conclusion with premises — relacionar conclusão com premissas
I will relate the conclusion with the presented premises.
Vou relacionar a conclusão com as premissas apresentadas.to extract implications — extrair implicações
I can extract relevant implications from the text.
Posso extrair implicações relevantes do texto.
Grammar
Reported speech in textual analysis
Using indirect speech to summarise authors' conclusions
- The author concludes that the situation will improve.
- According to the report, the measures were effective.
Cultural notes
British academic writing values clear synthesis. Using 'in summary' or 'to conclude' signals the final synthesis.