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Precis Writing Tips

The document provides tips for writing a precis, emphasizing the importance of understanding the passage, highlighting key points, and creating a rough draft. It advises using one's own words, being brief and precise, and avoiding personal opinions. A checklist is included to ensure the precis meets the necessary criteria before submission.

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Precis Writing Tips

The document provides tips for writing a precis, emphasizing the importance of understanding the passage, highlighting key points, and creating a rough draft. It advises using one's own words, being brief and precise, and avoiding personal opinions. A checklist is included to ensure the precis meets the necessary criteria before submission.

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Precis Writing Tips

1. Understand the Passage


Read the passage carefully 2–3 times.
Identify the main theme and purpose of the text.
Look for the central idea — not every detail.

2. Highlight Key Points


Underline or note important facts, ideas, and arguments.
Ignore examples, quotations, or minor details.

3. Make a Rough Draft


Write a brief summary using only essential points.
Arrange them logically and clearly.
Avoid copying sentences from the original text.

4. Use Your Own Words


Always paraphrase. Use your own vocabulary and sentence structure.
Keep the tone and meaning the same as the original.

5. Be Brief and Precise


The precis should be about 1/3rd the length of the original passage.
Avoid unnecessary words or repetition.

6. Use Indirect Speech


Use third person and past tense.
Convert dialogues or direct quotes into reported speech.

7. Avoid Personal Opinions


A precis is not for your thoughts or judgments.
Stay neutral and objective.

8. Write a Title
Create a short and meaningful title that captures the essence of the passage.
Checklist Before Submission
- Is the precis about 1/3rd of the original?
- Have you used your own words?
- Is the central idea clear?
- Is the language correct and smooth?
- Did you avoid opinions, examples, and direct quotes?

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