Practice - Steps to Writing a Precis
Practice Questions
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What is the first step in writing a précis?
💡 Hint: What do we do first with any text?
Why is it important to write the précis in your own words?
💡 Hint: How can you ensure originality?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in writing a précis?
💡 Hint: What do you need to do before summarizing?
True or False: A précis should be longer than the original text.
💡 Hint: Think about the goal of summarizing.
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Challenge Problems
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The original passage is 300 words. Your précis should be 100 words. Draft a concise summary capturing the main ideas.
💡 Hint: What are the biggest takeaways from the text?
After refining your précis, you realize it is still too long. What strategies can you employ to reduce the word count further?
💡 Hint: What parts of your text could you condense further?
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