Précis writing for beginners

"Précis Writing for Beginners" by Guy Noel Pocock is an educational tool designed to teach the art of summarizing texts in the 20th century. This book guides young students through the process of crafting concise summaries of difficult documents through clear and effective techniques. Readers navigate carefully planned exercises that reflect common documents, building their skills to extract key ideas and practice communicating those ideas. With each chapter, students advance towards confidently approaching real-world summarizing tasks, sharpening both their writing and thought processes.