Precis Writing for Beginners (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Pocock, Guy N.

 
9781332180523: Precis Writing for Beginners (Classic Reprint)

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Master the essentials of concise writing with clear, exam‑ready guidance. This practical guide teaches you how to turn long texts into tight, readable summaries using proven rules and careful planning. Perfect for students and professionals who want to sharpen precision and clarity.

This book walks you through a repeatable process: read for the whole story, mark what matters, and reconstruct it in readable form. It emphasizes consistency, structure, and the disciplined use of reported speech to keep summaries accurate and concise.


  • How to identify essential points and avoid filler in every passage

  • Steps to underline, condense, and reassemble material into a short, coherent narrative

  • Rules for tense, perspective, and third‑person usage to keep precision consistent

  • Practice with guided exercises that mirror real‑world tasks



Ideal for readers who want a solid, approachable foundation in precis writing and for anyone preparing for exams or professional writing tasks.

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