THE CRITICAL PRÉCIS: A FOUNDATION FOR WRITING

By James Eric Siburt, PhD, Immaculata University & Christina J. Steffy, MA, MLIS, Alvernia University

Chapter Objectives

  • Define the purpose of the critical précis

    (prāˈsē) and how to best utilize it as a component of their work.

  • Identify the primary components of the critical précis.

  • Explain the usefulness of a critical précis for qualifying resources.

  • Utilize knowledge gained in the chapter to craft a critical précis.

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