EAP学术论文写作笔记
写作体裁
1 report
(1) Classifyingreports:Stage1: Classificationsystem Stage2: Types and subtypes
The major ofsoftware engineering can be classified into three main areas: System Software,Information System technology and Digital and Artificial Technology.
Descriptivereports: Stages:Classification + Description
Classification:
Description:(Phases:Structure, Color, Composition, Size and Weight, Shape, Function, Property)
(2) Compositionalreports:
Classification ofentity + Components
Atoms are theunits for elements The atom is basically composed of electrons, protons, andneutrons.
2 Explanation
(1) Sequential
(phenomenon +explanation)
In the wetseason, huge volumes of water flow from the escarpments. When this water hitsthe flood plains it slows down and spreads out forming the wetlands. Thewetlands border the sea, however a series of sand ridges stopped sea waterflowing into the wetlands. This kept the wetland water fresh.
(2) FactorialExplanation多个原因导致一个结果
phenomenon
explanation1-3
(3) ConsequentialExplanation一个原因导致多个结果
Phenomenon
Consequnce1-3
3 Argument
(1) Exposition
Preview + Thesis
Argument1-3
Summary + Recommendation
(2) Discussion
Issue + Side (against:feel for:consider/argue)
Side1 & Side2
Resolution
Tips
客观，书面（正式），精确
objectivity,formality,precision
客观：
1、不要过度使用第一人称
2、使用被动代替主动
3、不要使用语气太强的词，使用would等词缓和语气
书面
1、避免日常不正式的单词
2、避免缩写：contractions
3、避免rhetorical questions
4、使用正式词组，increase代替going up
5、动词放在中间不是放在句子之前或者最后
nominalization名词化
精确
不使用在口语中的多意词