英语论文写作3英语文写作3.doc

Unit 1 1. Classification of Professional Papers A professional paper is a formal printed document in which professionals present their views and research findings on any deliberately chosen topic Report PaperThe report paper summarizes and reports the findings of author(s) on a particular subject Research Paper--A research paper can be intelligent, well-informed, interesting, and original in its conclusions Course Paper--a course paper mainly refers to the paper written after a specific course is learned or at the end of the term. Thesis Paper (Dissertation)A thesis paper is usually written and submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MA or MS (or Ph.D) in a specific discipline. 2. General Characteristics of English Academic Writing Style Generally, English Academic writing: is complex--Written language is relatively more complex than spoken language is formal--Academic writing is relatively formal. Formal writing doesn’t use contractions, or colloquialisms and slang. is impersonal and objective--Written language is in general objective rather than personal. It therefore has fewer words that refer to the writer or the reader. This means that the main emphasis should be on the information that you want to give and the arguments you want to make, rather than you. is explicit--Academic writing is explicit about the relationships in the text. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the writer in English to make it clear to the reader how the various parts of the text are related Is accurate--Academic writing uses vocabulary accurately. Most subjects have words with narrow specific meanings. is cautious or tentative-- is responsibleAcademic writing refers to information from a range of print, digital and other sources, all of which must be clearly referenced in your text references other writers’ work Page 3: Read the following two passages and try to find out the stylistic features of each. (1): subjective, informal (2): objective,