Patterns and wording概要1.ppt

A Handbook of Writing Elementary Writing 一、课程的性质和目的 《初级写作》课程目的在于培养学生初步的英语写作能力，包括写作格式、选词、造句、布局谋篇、标点符号以及各种文体的写作训练。通过本课程的学习，使学生掌握英语写作的基础知识和基本技巧，为学生毕业设计以及三、四年级专业学习提供坚实的英语写作基础。 二、课程基本要求和课程设置 通过学习本课程，重点训练用英语进行写作的能力，使学生掌握英语写作的基础知识和基本技巧，以及英论语文写作的基本知识。 设在大学二年级，分两个学期，《初级写作》和《高级写作》各一个学期，每学期32学时。 Golden laws to improve writing 1. Input: Extensive readings of various styles; Constant listening; Imitation of classic examples; Accumulation and discrimination of different expression; 2. Output: Long term practice in writing Content Chapter 1 Patterns Chapter 2 Wording Chapter 3 Sentence Chapter 4 Paragraph Chapter 5 Composition Chapter 6 Summary and Report Chapter 7 Formal and Informal Styles Chapter 8 Research Paper Chapter 9 Practical Writing Chapter 10 Punctuation Chapter 1 Patterns 1. Arrangement a. Margin b. Title: location, capitalization, punctuation, 2. Word division 3. Capitalization 4. Punctuation 5. Handwriting Chapter 2 Wording 1. Formal and informal 2. Denotation and connotation 3. General and specific 4. Wordiness 累赘 5. Omission of words 漏词 6. Problems of collocation 搭配问题 7. Rhetoric Chapter 2 Wording Demand: accuracy, distinct, and vivid 1. Formal and informal Styles of words: formal, general, colloquial, slang formal: Greek, Latin, French general and colloquial: Anglo-Saxon Please compare the following two groups words. Formal approximately inquire ascertain obtain assist participate Informal about ask find out receive help share 3. General and specific Clear Exact Vivid Striking Impressive Informative Expressive Colorful Concrete Detailed Effective Look at the following sentences General: John is a good student. Specific: In college, John has been rewarded a scholarship over five years. General: Your relative is nice to me. Specific: Your aunt Betty always stops and talks to me when she meets me in the street. General: He has a big house. Spec