高级写作2_Essay_Writing.doc

Essay Writing What is an essay? An essay is a written answer to a Question One main idea---topic statement several paragraphs Essay Writing The structure of an essay: Introduction, Main body, Conclusion Essay Writing Introduction of an essay has four purposes: It states the topic of the essay; It gives background information on the topic; It should arouse the reader’s curiosity about or interest in the topic; It often indicates the major subtopics and way of developing the essay. Essay Writing Introduction: two main parts: a few general statements and a topic statement Essay Writing Introduction General statements---explains any terms in the topic and gives a general background of the topic; The topic statement---states the main idea or even lists the major subtopics, usually the last sentence; Sometimes indicates the method of developing the main body, such as... Since China opened its door to the world in the late 1970s, it has encountered various foreign cultures, among which the most influential one is American culture. (2) At the beginning, many Chinese people were curious about the strange American manners and customs, and soon they adopted some of the American ways. (3) As a result, American culture has greatly influenced Chinese cultures, particularly in the areas of languages, music and food. Essay Writing Developing a good opening: Giving a striking fact that can arouse curiosity or interest and that is related to the essay topic; Asking a question that the essay will answer; Using a vivid quotation from a good source; Writing a direct opening, setting the mood or scene. Essay Writing Thesis statement What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement puts forward the overall argument you wish to make. Essay Writing E.G. Will the merger enhance Chinese major Telecommunication Operators’ competitiveness? Different thesis statements? Essay Writing The merger will greatly enhanc