Précis writing for beginners by Guy Noel Pocock

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Author Pocock, Guy Noel, 1880-1955
Title Précis writing for beginners
Note Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Précis Writing for Beginners" by Guy Noel Pocock is an instructional guide focusing on the technical skill of précis writing, written in the early 20th century. This book aims to provide young learners, particularly students in the educational system of that time, with a structured method for summarizing complex texts, such as government reports and correspondence. The content emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and the gradual learning of rules and techniques to produce effective précis. The book introduces readers to the essence and process of précis writing through progressive exercises that mimic the style of real documents, allowing students to practice summarizing while mastering essential skills. Each exercise focuses on a different type of content, ranging from reported speech to various types of correspondence, with detailed instructions to help learners systematically extract main ideas without losing the essence of the material. By the end of the book, readers are expected to be competent enough to tackle real-life examples of précis writing, serving not just as a writing exercise but also as a way to enhance critical thinking and expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
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