Autobiography and Statement of Purpose.ppt

Autobiography and Statement of Purpose 0. Differences between the two Autobiography: Components? Questions to think about Opening: Interesting and to the point; conclusion: summary needed. not a life story! story-telling skills Statement of Purpose: Components Questions to think about Where’s the beef? Examples Things to Consider Differences and Similarities between the two A – for job application, more general account SOP – for school application, more academic But both needs: distinctness; specificity (don’t not use empty words or exaggerate!!!); substance Chinese Autobiography? 　 1.身世及出生地點 　 2.家庭狀況(包括親屬教育程度、職業及經際狀況) 　 3.幼年生活的回顧(敘述最愉快和最痛苦事情) 　 4.求學經過及感想 　 5.服務經過及心得 　 6.個人交往情形及觀感 　 7.最敬仰之人物(包括偉人、師長、親友等) 　 8.自我批評(性情、志趣、嗜好、專長、宗教信仰等) 　 9.將來之志院及抱負　10.其他自述 Autobiography: Questions to think about first Whats special, unique, distinctive, and/or impressive about you (personality, skills) or your life story (obstacles, special experience)? What have you learned in the courses (English, linguistics, TESL, critical thinking, cultural differences, (leadership or managerial skills, for example) and in the extra-curricular activities of your college years, and how has that work contributed to your growth? When did you become interested in this field and what have you learned about it? What are your career goals? Autobiography: opening Interesting and to the point. e.g. “My name is . . . I was born . . ..” Is this necessary? Alternative: My friends usually call me Kate. I like it, because it sounds more mature than Katie and more determinate, efficient and resolute than Katherine. Opening (2): to the point, suggesting the structure (applying for 國貿人員、業務助理) I am now a senior in English Department and a minor of Business Management in Fu Jen Catholic University. The reason I choose English as my major is that I have always been interested in English since I fist learned it. In addition, English is the international language which could be a benefic