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- \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is precis?\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to compress the source text\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe main rules of precis writing\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSteps for writing a precis\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to write a precis for your professor: 10 tips\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFeatures of a good precis\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to write a good precis for your personal use: 5 secrets\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to write a rhetorical precis\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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What is precis?<\/h2>\n
This difficult task requires you to be able to isolate important (essential) information and select lexical and grammatical means to briefly and coherently convey the content of the text that you will read. Understanding the main text and comprehension of its idea is important as it makes it easier to write precis and saves time.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThe condensed precis is a retelling of the main content of the original text; however, this is not a simple retelling but a new text based on the one you have read. The precis should be short in form but rich in content and briefly and generally convey the primary text\u2019s information.<\/p>\n
Compressing the text, you must remember that the new text you create must reflect the author\u2019s primary thoughts, and the presented event\u2019s logical sequence must be observed. In addition, distortions of the author\u2019s views are unacceptable. The precis should be the original text.<\/p>\n
Briefly presenting the text you have read is difficult, so we recommend that you read the text attentively. You can use various methods of compression while working on it.<\/p>\n
How to compress the source text<\/h2>\n
The degree of compression of the source text in the precis may be different, but it is not the degree of reduction of the text that matters, but whether you can transfer the contents of the source text in a compressed way. The requirements for a condensed precis may not specify the maximum allowed number of words, but the presentation should only reflect part of the content of the source text (in this case, the written text will be a detailed precis). We recommend the following range: 100\u2013200 words.<\/p>\n
Take care to ensure that all the micro-topics of the original text are preserved in the precis. Recall that the requirements for a concise precis say that the source text contains 3 micro-topics. There are various approaches to determining the methods and techniques of text compression \u2013 linguistic and content.<\/p>\n
The primary content forms of compression can be called the following:<\/p>\n
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- division of information into primary and secondary, exclusion of irrelevant and secondary data;<\/li>\n
- curtailment of the initial information due to generalization (translation of the particular into the general).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Compression techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n
1) Reducing of:<\/p>\n
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- individual parts of the sentence;<\/li>\n
- homogeneous parts;<\/li>\n
- repetitions;<\/li>\n
- one or more synonyms;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2) Replacement of:<\/p>\n
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- homogeneous parts with a generalizing word;<\/li>\n
- sentence fragment with a syntactic synonym;<\/li>\n
- direct speech with indirect one;<\/li>\n
- a sentence or its part with a demonstrative pronoun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3) Merge:<\/p>\n
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- Of two simple sentences. As a rule, it is accompanied by a replacement or reduction.<\/li>\n
- in the description \u2013 of the subject and its significant features;<\/li>\n
- in reasoning \u2013 of general provisions, thesis, arguments, evidence, and conclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Preliminary notes will help you to build the work logically, based on which a detailed plan is drawn up. Drawing up a project is a fundamental technique to writing a good precis. It is a detailed outline that will not allow you to remove information essential for the content from the text; subsequently, this will help preserve the sequence and connectedness of the parts.<\/p>\n
The main rules of precis writing<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe main rules of precis writing are:<\/p>\n
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- Understand the original text.<\/strong> The first step in writing a pr\u00e9cis is to read the original text carefully and understand its main idea, argument, and supporting details.<\/li>\n
- Identify the main points.<\/strong> Identify the main points of the original text, including its purpose, thesis, key arguments, and supporting evidence.<\/li>\n
- Use your own words.<\/strong> Express the ideas of the original text in your own words while maintaining its essential meaning and tone.<\/li>\n
- Use third-person singular.<\/strong> Write in the third-person singular, using neutral language and avoiding personal opinions or biases.<\/li>\n
- Keep your precis brief.<\/strong> It should be a brief summary of the original text, usually one-third to one-fourth of its length.<\/li>\n
- Focus on the essential info<\/strong>\u00a0in the original text and exclude any extraneous or irrelevant information.<\/li>\n
- Stick to the logical order.<\/strong> Maintain the logical order of the original text, including its main arguments, supporting evidence, and conclusion.<\/li>\n
- Check for accuracy.<\/strong> Check your pr\u00e9cis for accuracy and make sure that you have not distorted the meaning of the original text.<\/li>\n
- Revise and edit.<\/strong> Revise and edit your pr\u00e9cis to ensure clarity, concision, and coherence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Steps for writing a precis<\/h2>\n
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- Read the original text.<\/li>\n
- Formulate the central theme and idea of the text (what is the text about? what did the author want to say?).<\/li>\n
- Fix the sequence of events and reasoning.<\/li>\n
- Make a plan of the text, focusing on the micro-topics of each part of the text.<\/li>\n
- Choose compression methods for every part of the text.<\/li>\n
- Shorten the text, keeping the primary information and all micro-topics.<\/li>\n
- Check the semantic and grammatical connection between the parts of the precis and the presence of the original author\u2019s intent.<\/li>\n
- Write a concise precis.<\/li>\n
- Reread the written text and pay attention to the number of words (there should be at least 100). If the volume is smaller, it is necessary to determine the part that can be expanded and supplement it.<\/li>\n
- After checking the precis from the content side, carefully review the text for grammatical, syntax, spelling, and punctuation errors.<\/li>\n
- Rewrite a concise precis if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How to write a precis for your professor: 10 tips<\/h2>\n
When you compose a precis as your academic assignment, you have to follow some rules. When you write it for your personal use, you can be as free as a bird!<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll give you some tips on how to write a precis to get a better grade:<\/p>\n
1. Read the text carefully<\/strong><\/p>\n
During the first reading of the text, pay total attention to it, i.e., actively perceive the content of the text, trying to understand the author\u2019s main idea immediately. We recommend that you wait to make recordings during the first reading. As practice shows, the effect of this technique when reading is reduced. It is much more efficient to first focus on the perception of the text, identify the main topic and its micro-topics, the main idea, and correlate semantic parts with each other.<\/p>\n
2. Write down the sequence of the paragraphs<\/strong><\/p>\n
Briefly write down the sequence of paragraphs, the course of the author\u2019s reasoning, the chronology of events, and the sequence of descriptions. Subsequently, this will help to draw up a plan correctly and identify micro-topics.<\/p>\n
3. Concretize the initial information<\/strong><\/p>\n
Clarify and concretize the initial information, and make additions or changes to the preliminary recordings of the precis. In addition, try to correct the primary plan and check the proper selection of your paragraphs.<\/p>\n
4. Stick to the rules of academic writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Composing a precis doesn\u2019t require any creative effort from you, but you still have to follow academic rules. No jargon, no contractions, no exclamation marks! And we have some writing tricks about academic papers for you right here.<\/p>\n
5. Avoid wordy sentences.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The point of a precis is to be precise. Short phrases and concise wordings are perfect ingredients for your top-level precis.<\/p>\n
6. Remain objective.<\/strong><\/p>\n
A precis isn\u2019t the best place for your personal opinion. We\u2019re sure that your thoughts are original and worth attention, but not in this case, okay?<\/p>\n
7. Use your logical thinking.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Although your precis doesn\u2019t have to explain or prove anything, it still has to be readable. If your writing is a mix of random statements, you can only dream of a good grade.<\/p>\n
8. Create a title for your precis.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Professors always need a title page or, at least, a title. Otherwise, they will be lost in the labyrinth of endless papers and won\u2019t be able to teach you. So, give them a chance to recognize your masterpiece from first sight.<\/p>\n
9. Don\u2019t paraphrase \u2013 summarize.<\/strong><\/p>\n
A precis isn\u2019t a paraphrased text; it\u2019s more of a summary. Make it short and concise!<\/p>\n
10. Check for mistakes.<\/strong><\/p>\n
We restate this tip in every guide, and you still manage to make mistakes! Seriously? Find five minutes to reread your text, and your grade won\u2019t be ruined by misprints and misspellings!<\/p>\n
Follow this instruction, and your professor will give you an A for your precis! If you want to write a precis during your exam preparation, we reveal several effective techniques below!<\/p>\n
Features of a good precis<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHow to write a good precis for your personal use: 5 secrets<\/h2>\n
We highly recommend you NOT to use these tricks when you write a precis for your professor. But you\u2019ll need them if you want to process and memorize a wealth of information in a few days or even in one night.<\/p>\n
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- Define unnecessary information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As a rule, you don\u2019t have to memorize examples, lyrical digressions, and statistical data from the educational material. You can read this information once or twice, but you don\u2019t have to include it in your precis. You should instead focus on important facts, names, and dates.<\/p>\n
- Define unnecessary information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Identify the main points.<\/strong> Identify the main points of the original text, including its purpose, thesis, key arguments, and supporting evidence.<\/li>\n
- Understand the original text.<\/strong> The first step in writing a pr\u00e9cis is to read the original text carefully and understand its main idea, argument, and supporting details.<\/li>\n
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