英文期刊写作指南Writing 1.ppt

Doctorate English ProgramAcademic Writing Course Slide Series 1 Teacher Tim Self-Introduction Timothy Joseph Conboy (“Teacher Tim”) From New York, NY Education: BA – French, University of Colorado 1980 MFA – New York University 1984 MBA – Fordham University 2000 Interests include business (finance banking), foreign languages, piano, swimming, tennis, golf, good food, travel. Has studied Pu Tong Hua for 2.5 years. Course Overview Requirements You must bring a notebook and dictionary to every class (preferably an English-English dictionary). Useful website: /home.htmonline English – English Language Dictionary Submit name card by next week. A personal headshot Name using Han Zi and PinYin with tone markings Contact information (email and phone number) PP slides and homework will be posted on a weekly basis at .hk/pwsusers/logon/ Grading based on Final Exam (60%) Class Participation (20%) + 20% from other English course Attendance Assignments Assignments 3 in-class practice quizzes in preparation for the final exam 4 essays to be completed out of class, although we will do related work during class time 1 of the essays will be a short research paper (really more like an essay with research) Notes on Grading There is no penalty for being absent. You are responsible for being in class on time and ready to go. However, if you miss any in-class quizzes or other in-class exercises, the attendance portion of your grade will be adjusted downward accordingly. Note that any direct copying done by cutting and pasting from the Internet or any other source will result in a grade of F for the assignment with no exceptions. Time (Tense) in Relation to Verb Form The Five Verb Forms Using the Verb Forms Simple Present Tense(Base form and –s form) Present point in time I understand your position. I hear what you’re saying. Historical, habitual or timeless present I live in Beijing. The mailman brings the mail everyday at nine in the morning. Lu Xun’s writing speaks to everyone.