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Thesis Writing Thesis Pre-Text Cover Acknowledgements Abstract (English) Abstract (Chinese) Contents + Text Introduction Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Conclusion + Post-Text Notes Bibliography Appendixes

Pre-Text Writing Cover Abstract Acknowledgments Contents

Reasons for Cover (1) A cover sheet can provide much useful information concerning the research project and the researcher; (2) It reflects an academic tradition or requirement; (3) It may also indicate courtesy shown by the researcher to his or her readers.

Writing a Cover 建议 When you submit a research proposal or a research paper, never forget to “dress up” your academic product with a neat, clear, and appropriate cover sheet. Suggestions for cover

Content of Cover § A cover sheet often contains both Chinese and English versions. § It mainly includes the title of thesis, the degree, the writer, the supervisor, the affiliation/membership (the department, the school), the time of the final product. Example 返回

Acknowledgements § Words in the acknowledgement section indicate a formal expression of gratitude for all the assistance and help which you received during the long and painful course of your research.

Five aspects/steps 1) Your supervisors and professors who have provided profound scholarly guidance in your study. (1) I wish to thank…for his/her/their valuable suggestions on earlier versions of this article. (2) I would like to thank…for his/her/their critiques of earlier drafts.

Five aspects/steps 2) Scholars and practitioners in your field who have given you generous assistance of different types, ranging from material sharing to private communication. (1) Thanks also to. . . for his/her/their constructive criticism. (2) I extend thanks to the anonymous reviewers for their careful reading of the manuscript and their insightful comments.

Five aspects/steps 3) People who have provided you with other expertise/skill services, such as technical management, experimental administration, data analysis, stylistic improvement, and so on. (1) I would like to express my thanks to… for assistance with data collection, to…for permission to access… database and to … for access to…

Five aspects/steps 4) Individuals or institutions from whom you have received either spiritual or financial support of different kinds. (1) I also recognize… for supporting my research. (2) I would also like to thank…for financial support and … for their academic support.

Five aspects/steps 5) Your friends or family members who have lent you professional, moral, and other support in the course of your research. (1) I especially thank my family and friends for… (2) Thanks, as ever, to my … for his/ her/ their unfailing/ dependable/ consistent/ lasting support. Exam ple 返回

Definition of an abstract § An abstract is the epitome of all important information in your research, including what your research is about, the method, the research purpose and significance, as well as the conclusion.

Function of an abstract § By reading the abstract, the reader can get quick mastery of the main idea of thesis, so the language must be brief, clear, exact, coherent to the title.

Three parts of the Abstract (1) Abstract labeling (文摘�示 ) example (2) Abstract body（文摘正文） (3) Key words（关键词语） 返回

Content of an Abstract ① purpose of thesis ② writing method of the research ③ contents discussed in each chapter ④ results, or conclusions.

Attentions § An abstract is usually 200 to 300 words. It is usually within one page and written in a single paragraph, or no more than 3 paragraphs.

P. 95— 98 § (1) 主�句 （Topic sentence） 主题句 § (2) 主体句 （Supporting sentences） 主体句 § (3) �束句 (Ending sentence) 结束句

Topic Sentence 1 § 摘要的第一句�往往开��山，直奔主�， 提出研究目的和�象： § The purpose of this thesis is… § The primary goal of this research is… § The chief aim of the present work is to… § This thesis discusses (studies, concerns, deals with)…

Topic Sentence 2 § This thesis argues (demonstrates)… § This thesis explores (probes into, elaborates on, expounds)… § This thesis makes a comparison of (an overview of, an analysis of )…

Topic Sentence 3 § In this thesis, the author attempts to (intends to, proposes, contends, points out, argues)… BACK

Supporting Sentences 1 § 在概述了��后，接下来要�一步涉及研 究方法、���程、��或��分析等具 �内容来填充骨架。常用的句式如下： § The method used in the study is known as… § The technique applied is referred to as… § The procedure can be briefly described as…

Supporting Sentences 2 § The thesis contains three chapters. Chapter One deals with…. Chapter Two discusses…. Chapter Three illustrates …. § The three chapters analyze …

Supporting Sentences 3 § The experiment, consisted of three steps, is described in… § Several experiments have been carried out to test the validity of… § Examples with actual experiment demonstrate… BACK

Ending Sentence 2 § The results of the experiment indicate that… § The studies shows that… § The investigation carried out by…. has revealed that… Suggestions

Suggestions 1 -3 1. Read through theis carefully. 2. Underline or write down its main points and major supporting evidence. 3. Extract (take out) the gist of each section or cluster of related paragraphs; give special attention to introductory and concluding paragraphs.

Suggestions 4 -6 4. Shape your abstract from the points you have underlined or the summaries you have made of each major part of the article. 5. Link your points with helpful transitions. 6. Test the abstract against thesis, evaluating how well it reflects what the article contains.

Suggestions 7 -9 7. Use standard terms. 8. Try to avoid using abbreviations and symbols. 9. Employ standard English with complete sentences, and follow conventional grammar and punctuation rules.

Suggestions 10 -12 10. The exclamation mark (!) is never used in an abstract, and question mark(? ) is seldom used. 11. Both active and passive voices can be used and better use third person. 12. Omit needless words, phrases and sentences.

Suggestions 13 -14 13. Avoid including background information or citing the work of others in the abstract. 14. Do not include information in the abstract that is not contained in the textual material being abstracted.

Suggestion 15 建议 15. Be creative and make your abstract clear, informative, short and easy to read. Writing an Abstract 返回

Exercises 1 -2 § Write out the key words according to the title. § 1) China English and Chinese English China English Chinese English distinguish § 2) An Analysis of the Symbolism of “A” in The Scarlet Letter the letter “A” symbolism

Exercises 3 -4 § 3) An Investigation of the Knowledge of Western Culture of English Majors in Dingzhou Normal School English majors target language cultural training § 4) Teamwork in English Learning teamwork spirit factors roles application

Exercises 5 -6 § 5) On the Chinese Translation of English Idioms English idioms translating methods categories § 6) Analysis of the Distortion of Heathcliff’s Humanity in Wuthering Heights hatred revenge loss restoration 仇恨 复仇 失落 回归 返回

Paper Writing LOGO Samples of Table of Contents definition Sample 1 Sample 2 A table of contents reflects a condensed structural organization of your research as a whole. In other words, a table of contents is a miniature of your outline draft. 11/1/2020

Summary Thesis Pre-Text Cover Acknowledgements Abstract (English) Abstract (Chinese) Contents + Text Introduction Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Conclusion + Post-Text Notes Bibliography Appendixes

Assignments 1. Hand in your thesis proposal. 2. Based on your proposal, practise writing the cover, Writing acknowledgements, abstract, key words. makes a n exact ma

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