Improving Your English Writing-An OverviewTutor- Isabel .pptVIP

Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. - Sir Francis Bacon: Of Studies 阅读使人充实，交谈使人机智，写作使人严谨。 Why do I need to improve my English writing? Writing to express: to share and exchange information or opinions through writing on a daily basis. Writing as a thinking tool: the writing process helps clarify our thinking. Agenda The Writing Process (写作过程) English Writing Conventions (英语写作规范) Pitfalls to Avoid in English Writing (写作误区) Useful Resources (有用资源) Common Problems Writer’s Block: A blank mind in front of a blank piece of paper; Brief essays with