How To Write A Precis – Notes For W.B.C.S. Examination.

কীভাবে প্রিসিস লিখবেন – WBCS পরীক্ষার  জন্য নোট।

What Should You Know about Precis?

A precis is a text summary which has to reflect the key points of the original text of the author, its tone, mood. Of course, when your task is to write a precis of such an interesting article, you want to add many details. A good precis cannot be long and complicated. It must have a clear, precise structure.Continue Reading How To Write A Precis – Notes For W.B.C.S. Examination.

What should you remember about a Precis?

Keep in mind that a precis is not a:

• Plan/outline of the original passage or article;
• Simple abstract of the text;
• Selection of the most prominent phrases and sentences;
• Chain of facts, sentences that are not connected.

A good precis has the following features.

• Precis is written in a writer’s own words and mood.
• A writer shouldn’t simply copy original sentences – he or she needs to compress and paraphrase them in his precis. Each sentence of your précis should be unique – it is your writing work.
• Precis should be logically ordered, with all parts of it being connected to each other.
• A writer can’t use the first person pronouns (I, we) as precis is always written in the third person.
• Precis never contains any additional information or details not mentioned in the original text even if it supports the main idea if the author.

How to Write an A+ Precis?

There is a certain structure which you should follow in your precis. Also, there are several short rules a writer must obey while working on his precis to succeed with it. The most distinguished essay authors obeyed these rules.

7 Must-Follow Rules To Succeed with Your Precis

1. Understand the size of your precis and keep controlling it. A precis constitutes ¼ of the original source in length. Thus, choose the major points and restate the entire text to make it shorter.
2. Even though precis is not a summary, a student still should include a summary of the original text. It is critical to avoid details. A summary/abstract should occupy no more than one paragraph.
3. When working on your precis arguments, remember about the clarity, make it obvious what you try to convey using simple language and essay structure.
4. The correctness of a book precis is another critical factor – its meaning is associated with correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation. The authenticity of facts and figures matters too.
5. Objectivity determines the candid construal of your text, use credible evidence instead of your personal ideas or opinions.
6. The coherence of information gives the logical interconnection. While reading, your target audience wants to see links – build them using different transition words.
7. Conciseness is the last critical factor of precis – it is a sign that your information does not include unnecessary details. Prevent your precis from wordiness and repetitiveness. Choose words, phrases wisely by enriching your vocabulary.

You must understand why teachers may assign tasks like precis writing. In order to write a good precis, keep in mind that it reflects your ability to express thoughts. Precis writing develops critical thinking, ability to summarize. Work on precis makes writer capable of highlighting the basic points of the original article.

Surprising Insights About Writing a Precis

How to write a book precis and get a good grade? There is no particular template for precis writing, but there are things you can do to make your writing process easier.

• Divide your precis into several parts

Distinguish several sections of precis. Authors help themselves by adding subheadings, so pay attention to these dividers – they mean that new ideas will be discussed in a new paragraph or section of precis.

• Take notes

Whether you are reading the text for the first time or re-reading it, write the key ideas down to analyze and reorganize them later.

• Provide the main idea in each section

Think about all ideas which are important and use them in your precis. Write each new idea down in a single, well-structured sentence.

• Create a thesis statement

You should create your precis thesis statement on the basis of your prepared material. It should be an overarching statement which expresses the main theme of the entire text. Don’t forget the follow the tone of the author of the text.

• Don’t give your own opinions 

Even if you have to use your own words when you write the précis, don’t try to express your personal opinion and evaluate the original text. It is not your goal. In this assignment, you should make a summary based on your analysis so just describe what exactly the author wanted to claim by his text.

Our own publications are available at our webstore (click here).

For Guidance of WBCS (Exe.) Etc. Preliminary , Main Exam and Interview, Study Mat, Mock Test, Guided by WBCS Gr A Officers , Online and Classroom, Call 9674493673, or mail us at – mailus@wbcsmadeeasy.in
Visit our you tube channel WBCSMadeEasy™ You tube Channel
Please subscribe here to get all future updates on this post/page/category/website