Characteristics of good precis

Answer 1

A. In a single coherent sentence give the following: name of the author, title of the work, date in parenthesis; a rhetorically accurate verb (such as "assert", "prove", refute", etc.); a that clause containing the major claim (thesis) of the work

B. In a single coherent sentence give an explaination of how the author develops and supports the major claim (thesis).

C. In a single coherent sentence give a statement of the author's purpose, followed by an "in order" phrase.

D. In a single coherent sentence give a description of the intended audience and/or the relationship the author establishes with the audience

E. Provide additional writing to express the key terms, methodology, results and implications. Revise writing until you have an accurate summary.

F. Should be about 200-250 words, double spaced, and with 1" margins.

DON'T use expressions like "This passage says..." or "According to the author..."

DON'T add any opinions or ideas of your own