SSH 205 Study Guide - List Of Fables Characters
7 Apr 2014
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A precis is a condensed version, re-creation of a longer written work, often a specified length. It summarizes the main ideas of the work - precisely capturing meaning. It is written in your own words, keeping in mind main arguments, key concepts. It tests your ability to understand, to close read, to bank knowledge effectively - paraphrasing (wa) Little difference between a precis and abstract - an abstract is a summary of main facts and theories. Writing a precis: read and understand the text - make annotations, read with a pen in hand to underline, highlight, paraphrase. Can use keywords or terms from original: revise - checklist: > captured main argument, main ideas, concepts or theories vs. > rephrased ideas into own words, paraphrasing true to writer"s minor details meaning.
