A Handbook of Prcis-Writing [Paperback]

This book, originally published in 1913, provides a practical introduction to pr?cis writing.This book, originally published in 1913, provides a practical introduction to pr?cis writing. Derry Evans includes practical exercises in the form of series of texts of graduated difficulty, from a variety of authors, for the student to practice summarizing. This book will be of value to anyone interested in the art of summarization.This book, originally published in 1913, provides a practical introduction to pr?cis writing. Derry Evans includes practical exercises in the form of series of texts of graduated difficulty, from a variety of authors, for the student to practice summarizing. This book will be of value to anyone interested in the art of summarization.Reprinted eight times following its original publication in 1913, this book provides a practical introduction to pr?cis writing. Derry Evans includes practical exercises in the form of series of texts of graduated difficulty, from a variety of authors, for the student to practice summarizing. This book will be of value to anyone interested in the art of summarization.Preface; Introduction; Part I. Easy; Part II. Moderately Difficult; Part III. Difficult; Index of authors quoted.