研究生英语写作SUMMARY FEEDBACK.ppt

Templates for Explaining Quotations(the plate) Basically, X is saying, “___________.” In other words, X believes, “_________.” In making this comment, X argues that “________.” X is insisting that “_______________.” X’s point is that “_____________.” The essence of X’s argument is that “_________.” Punctuating Quotations Common Mistakes (cont.) Referring to ideas: If you want to refer back to an entire idea rather than just one noun, it is often better to use “this.” “It” can never refer back to a whole idea (see example). Common Mistakes (cont.) Unclear referents: examples to correct (p.89) Although we have many things to do to honor our parents, it doesn’t mean that we must violate our own preferences. In addition, the authors show us how the team did the research. They first measured the students’ ability to recognize the words and then tested them again to see how effective the training was. It shows that students tested after a night’s sleep performed best. Common Mistakes (cont.) Unclear referents: corrected examples Although we have many things to do to honor our parents, this doesn’t mean that we must violate our own preferences. In addition, the authors show us how the team did the research. They first measured the students’ ability to recognize the words and then tested them again to see how effective the training was. This process shows that students tested after a night’s sleep performed best. Common Mistakes (cont.) Unclear referents: examples to correct But there are many differences between nuclear plants and normal power plants. In nuclear power plants, it has a reactor. Haida is a Chinese word which we use to describe those people who come back from other countries and haven’t found a job yet. It sounds funny because . . . The mug and stainless steel cup may be most useful. It can keep the temperature of the liquid in it stable. Common Mistakes (cont.) Unclear referents: corrected examples But there are many differences between nuclear plants