Start with a clear identification of the work. This automatically lets your readers know your intentions and that you're covering the work of another author.
Clearly identify (in the present tense) the background information needed for your summary: the type of work, title, author, and main point. Example: In the featured article "Five Kinds of Learning," the author, Holland Oates, justifies his opinion on the hot topic of learning styles -- and adds a few himself.[3]