Precis writing is a summary that condenses a passage into as few words as possible. A precis should include all the important details of the original paragraph so that the reader can understand the idea of the original passage. A precis can be 100–200 words long, or about one-fifth to one-sixth the length of the original reading. When writing a precis, you should: Stick to the main points of the passage or paragraph Avoid adding your views or opinions The four types of precis are: Precis of speech Precis of continuous matter Precis of correspondence Telegraphese
Precis writing is a summary that condenses a passage into as few words as possible. A precis should include all the important details of the original paragraph so that the reader can understand the idea of the original passage.
A precis can be 100–200 words long, or about one-fifth to one-sixth the length of the original reading.
When writing a precis, you should: Stick to the main points of the passage or paragraph Avoid adding your views or opinions
The four types of precis are: Precis of speech Precis of continuous matter Precis of correspondence Telegraphese
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