“Women’s Brains” – Stephen Jay Gould

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Rhetorical Précis: “Professions for Women” Name of author and phrase describing the author; genre and title of work (publication date in parentheses); a rhetorically accurate verb (such as “assert,” “argue,” “suggest,” “imply,” “claim,” etc.); and a THAT clause containing the major assertion (thesis statement) of the work. An explanation of how the author develops and/or supports the thesis, usually in chronological order. A statement of the author’s purpose followed by an “in order to” phrase and explanation. A description of the intended audience and/or the relationship the author establishes with the audience. S O A P S