We reduce the paragraph for brevity and occasionally miss to communicate the primary concept. However, the overall concept should not be overlooked. Also, ensure that the precis conveys all of the main elements from the paragraph. Concentrate on wording and make it as clear, sharp, and brief as possible. Avoid using jargon words when writing a precis. To write a precis, start with the conclusion or main idea and work backward to the beginning of the essay. Do not outline in advance because you do not want to limit yourself. Start with an interesting fact or anecdote and work forward from there. Include three main points in your precis. Use specific details to support these points. Be sure to use proper grammar and punctuation. A precis is only as good as its content so make sure that you give them something worthwhile to read! As you can see, a precis is quite simple to write. All it takes is practice. The more you write one, the better you will get at identifying the main idea in a paragraph and communicating it in a concise way.