Chapter 1 On Choosing a Topic.ppt

Introduction Grade of daily performance (50%) and the grade of final examination (50%). The grade of daily performance will be given according to the following items: in-class behavior (20%), homework (30%), a test (30%); attendance (20%). Chapter 1 On Choosing a Topic 1. Introduction of thesis writing 2. Topic choosing 1.1 Significance of thesis writing 1) It can summarize, apply and improve students’ professional knowledge and skills in every aspect; 2) It can further the students’ understanding of the professional knowledge, especially the understanding of some problem in the field; 3) It can cultivate and improve the students’ thinking ability, especially the logical thinking ability; 4) It can testify and practice the students’ ability of considering and solving problems alone; 5) It can improve the students’ English writing level; 6) It can cultivate the students’ comprehensive ability of searching and utilizing information; 7) It can cultivate the student’s initial ability of doing scientific research. 1.2 Characteristics of thesis Being academic: the essence of the thesis; Being theoretical: the tone of the thesis; Being scientific: the basis of the thesis; Being innovative: the soul of the thesis; Being normal: the peculiarity of the thesis; Being exhaustive: another characteristic of the thesis. 1.3 Main types of thesis By content: argumentation thesis and research report thesis By purpose and nature: theory-research-oriented thesis and application-research-oriented thesis According to English specialty content: 1) thesis of literature 2) thesis of language 3) thesis of translation 4) thesis of culture 1.4 Process of thesis writing back Three stages: Six steps: 1) the preparation 2) the writing 3) the presentation 1) choosing a topic 2) collecting material and considering the framework 3) writing an outline 4) producing the first draft 5) revising and preparing the final draft 6) printing, proofreading and thesis defens