Academic English Paper Writing文档.ppt

Academic Paper Writing in English  Meng Qingfeng Contact Information TEL: Email: jeffmqf@nwpu.edu.cn * Class Requirements No unreasonable absences (if ≥ 3 times, failure!) No being late, nor leaving early Presence + Paper 30% (Paper: a complete one, following the requirements for publication in a target journal) Final Exam 70% * Textbook and Reference Textbook:胡庚申.英语论文写作与发表. (English Paper Writing & Publication). 高等教育出版社 Reference:任胜利.英语科技论文撰写与投稿 (How to Write and Publish Scientific Papers in English). 科学出版社 * Unit 1 General Introduction to  Professional Writing Classification of Professional Papers Styles of Professional Paper Writing Ways of Preparing Professional Papers Reflections and Practice * Classification of Professional Papers 1. Definition of a Professional Paper A professional paper is a formal printed document in which professionals present their views and research findings on any deliberately chosen topic. * Classification of Professional Papers 2. Classification 1) Report Paper summarizes and reports the findings of the author(s) on a particular subject. * Classification of Professional Papers 2. Classification 2) Research Paper also known as a library paper, or a thesis, refers to the formal, fairly long and well documented composition which aims to explore, discuss, analyze and finally to find new opinions and results in a certain factual or theoretical issue. * Classification of Professional Papers 2. Classification 3) Course Paper also called “term paper”, refers to a major assignment in a school or college course representative of a student’s achievements during a particular term. * Classification of Professional Papers 2. Classification 4) Thesis Paper (Dissertation) 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. * Styles of Professional