Unit 8.5 数字时代的商务英语写作SOP PS.pdf

Unit 8 Employment messages 第八章 求职类文书 8.5 Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement 8.5 目的陈述书/个人陈述书 Differences between SOP Personal Statement SOP ▪ Describes why you want to attend a university by offering some details about your fit for the program. ▪ More tightly focus on your academic or professional credentials your future research and/or professional interests. Personal Statement or Study Plan /Study Plan ▪ All about representing yourself, your skills and accomplishments ▪ Why the university should choose you. Writing Plan of Statement of Purpose (Letter of Intent) The Statement of Purpose (SOP) is a more formal and academic essay allowing the admission committees to know about your purpose, or the reasons for choosing a particular major at the university. o Direct your response to the questions asked in the application form for universities that provide pre-designed questions. o Stay on focus discussing your career plan and future goals to prove to the admissions committee that you are well organized and well prepared. o Formally express your background (education, interests, credentials, etc.) and explain in detail your desire to get admitted to the program of choice. o Describe in what way the chosen university and program can help you achieve your study objectives. Tips for Writing a Statement of Purpose (Letter of Intent) Tip 1: Stay on focus discussing your accomplishments, career plan and future goals. o Clearly lay out your future goal and explain why this program in particular will help you to achieve your career goal. o Talk about your (relevant) academic and professional accomplishments. o Avoid being repetitive from your resume, by extremely specific discussing how this achievement has influenced your decision to get a graduate