Chapter 1 Writing in English 1
1.1 Difference between Chinese Writing and English Writing 1
1.2 Mistakes People Normally Make in English Writing 5
1.2.1 Morphological Mistake 5
1.2.2 Syntax Mistake 8
1.2.3 Discourse Mistake 11
1.2.4 Logical Mistake 13
1.2.5 Style Mistake 13
1.2.6 Chinese English 14
1.2.7 Punctuation Mistake 14
1.3 Mistakes Technical Writers Make 16
Exercises 20
Chapter 2 Curriculum Vitae/Resume 24
2.1 Gather and Check All Necessary Information 24
2.2 Resume-Related Questions 25
2.3 Organize the Resume Effectively 27
2.3.1 Writing Tips 27
2.3.2 Consider Word Choice Carefully 35
2.3.3 Avoid the Top 10 Resume Mistakes 36
2.3.4 Evaluate Your Resume 38
2.4 Sample Resumes 39
2.4.1 Simple Sample Summary CV 39
2.4.2 Sample CV for Application to Study Overseas 40
2.4.3 Sample CV from a University Lecturer 43
2.4.4 Another Sample CV from a University Lecturer 46
2.4.5 Sample Resume from an IT Graduate 52
2.4.6 Sample CV from a Junior IT Professional 55
2.4.7 Sample CV from an Experienced IT Professional 58
2.5 Interview Tips 67
2.5.1 Interview Questions 67
2.5.2 More Tips 71
Exercises 79
Chapter 3 Letters 82
3.1 The Basics of a Letter 82
3.1.1 Styles of Letters 82
3.1.2 Structure of a Letter 82
3.1.3 Sample Letters 85
3.2 Cover Letter for Job Application 88
3.2.1 Cautions 88
3.2.2 How to Write a Good Application Letter 89
3.2.3 Sample Letters 92
3.3 Letters for Studying Overseas 99
3.3.1 Sample Letters 100
3.3.2 Certificate（英文证书） 103
3.3.3 Reference 103
3.3.4 Application 104
Exercises 115
Chapter 4 Research Documentations 118
4.1 Critiques and Definitional Techniques 118
4.1.1 Critiques 118
4.1.2 Definitional Techniques 119
4.2 Presentation 121
4.2.1 Introduction 121
4.2.2 Know Your Task and Audience 122
4.2.3 Shape Your Presentation 123
4.2.4 Frame Your Presentation 123
4.2.5 Remember to Practice 124
4.3 Abstract 126
4.4 Lab Report and Test Report 131
4.4.1 Overview 131
4.4.2 Title Page 132
4.4.3 Abstract 132
4.4.4 Introduction 132
4.4.5 Methodology/Materials/Equipment/Experimental Environment 133
4.4.6 Experimental Procedure 133
4.4.7 Testing ＆ Validation 133
4.4.8 Results 133
4.4.9 Discussion 133
4.4.10 Conclusion 134
4.4.11 References 134
4.4.12 Appendices 134
4.4.13 Sample Lab Report 134
4.5 Research Papers 142
4.5.1 General form of a Research Paper 143
4.5.2 How to Write Research Paper 144
4.5.3 Wring Tips for English Paper 148
4.5.4 Paper Template 153
4.6 Thesis 158
4.6.1 Introduction 158
4.6.2 Content of the Thesis 162
4.6.3 The Regulations of the Graduate School 168
4.6.4 Sample Pages 171
4.6.5 More Tips and Samples 176
Exercise 181
Chapter 5 Business Plans and Project Proposals 183
5.1 Business Plan 183
5.1.1 Business Plan Basics 184
5.1.2 Sample Business Plan Outline-Chinese Version 187
5.1.3 Sample Business Plan Outline-English Version 207
5.1.4 Sample Business Plan-AMT 208
5.2 IT Project Proposal 246
5.2.1 Project Proposal 246
5.2.2 IT Project Proposal Preparation Primer 249
5.2.3 Project Proposal Template and Guide from Tasmania Government 257
5.2.4 UN Sample Project Proposal 260
5.2.5 European Institute Format of Project Proposals 265
5.2.6 Feasibility Report 267
Exercise 273
Chapter 6 Software Documentations 275
6.1 Software Documentations Writing Requirements 275
6.2 Planning Documentation 278
6.2.1 Software Documentations Introduction 279
6.2.2 Document Flexibility 280
6.2.3 A Documentation Project Plan 282
6.2.4 The Documentation Writing Procedure 288
6.3 Writing Software Requirements Specifications 290
6.3.1 What is a Software Requirements Specification? 290
6.3.2 What Kind of Information Should an SRS Include? 290
6.3.3 Begin with an SRS Template 291
6.3.4 How to Write a Good SRS? 298
6.3.5 Sample SRS 302
6.4 Programming Style 314
6.4.1 Name 315
6.4.2 Expression and statement 316
6.4.3 Consistency 316
6.4.4 Number 317
6.4.5 Annotation 317
6.4.6 Conclusion 318
6.5 Writing User Manual 319
6.5.1 Writing Tips 319
6.5.2 Sample Instruction-Chinese Version 322
6.5.3 Sample Instruction-English Version 325
Exercises 343
Reference 347