This make it clear that there is always scope to reduce the length of a write-up without compromising on its sense. Precis-making involves shortening of a particular text skilfully so that its essence is not lost. Summarising is done by using various language tools, like, one-word substitution, synonyms and punctuation marks at their appropriate places. As summaries can be of different sizes, according to the requirement, we can accommodate as many supporting ideas as we need to. Once the main idea comes within your grasp it’s become possible for us to recast it in our own words. The secret of summarizing lies in the ability to identify the core of the passage to be shortened, i.e. Reducing a passage in size without compromising on its meaning is the aim of summarizing. Its requires a vast vocabulary and cogent thinking. The skill of summarising enables us to pack a lot of meaning into a few words. While editing a discourse we use the devices of one-word substitution, summarization, linking words check the correctness of grammar, which includes punctuation, capitalization, the selection of words and correct its logical fallacies. Skilful editing lends coherence and cohesion to a disjointed write-up and gives it the required shape and length.
As we learnt a text is edited for various reasons, the main ones being achieving clarity and brevity. Editing means to give shape to a piece of writing by maintaining its unity of thought. Summarising means capturing the essence and not merely cutting down the number of words drastically. Editing involves tightening language by using certain linguistic tools like rewriting and rephrasing. Chp.1 Editing and summarising Introduction: Editing and summarising are complementary skills.
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