2.5 - Précis Writing - Summarizing with Precision
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What is the primary purpose of a précis?
💡 Hint: Think about what summarization achieves.
True or False: A précis should be longer than the original text.
💡 Hint: What does a précis aim to do with length?
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What does a précis aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of a précis.
True or False: Paraphrasing involves rewriting the original text in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what you mean by restating something.
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You have been given a 400-word article about climate change and its effects. Create a précis that captures the major themes while keeping it to 130 words.
💡 Hint: Identify core messages before drafting for clarity.
Summarize the steps for effective précis writing described in the section into an easy-to-remember flowchart.
💡 Hint: Consider a visual way of connecting the steps.
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