大学英语专业写作Precis.pptxVIP

The Précis ;How do you pronounce this strange word?;;;Places where a précis could be used include:;Step 1 Count the number of words in the original-your précis is 10—15% the length of the original. Understand first.Read the original piece carefully, and more than once!;Step 2: Sentence condensing;Step 3: Use a dictionary!;Still on step 3. . .;Step 4: Express your ideas concisely ;Still on step 4:;So to summarize:;Now for a giant leap…;Sentence 1;Example for Sentence 1;Sentence 2: should contain:;Example of Sentence 2;Sentence 3 should be:;Example for Sentence 3;Sentence 4;Example for Sentence 4;Now you are ready to start paraphrasing;Remember the following:;;A précis must be an original piece of writing that is less than 10-15% length of the original.;