Publisher's Synopsis
A Progressive Course of Precis Writing is a comprehensive guidebook written by Frederick Eden Robeson in 1913. The book offers a step-by-step approach to mastering the art of precis writing, which is the process of summarizing a longer text into a shorter, more concise version while maintaining its essential meaning and tone. The book contains numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their precis writing skills. It covers various types of texts, including essays, reports, and speeches, and provides guidelines for identifying the main ideas, organizing information, and selecting appropriate vocabulary. In addition to practical advice, A Progressive Course of Precis Writing also includes discussions on the importance of clear and effective communication, the role of precis writing in academic and professional settings, and the ethical considerations involved in summarizing someone else's work. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, particularly in the area of summarizing and condensing information. It remains relevant today as a classic guide to precis writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
