Part One Paragraph Writing 1
Unit 1 Introduction to the Paragraph 3
Unit 2 Paragraph Structure 6
Unit 3 Effective Paragraphs 17
Unit 4 Methods of Developing Paragraphs 28
Part Two Essay Writing 39
Unit 1 The Basic Structure of an Essay 41
Unit 2 The Steps of Writing an Essay 55
Unit 3 Narration 68
Unit 4 Description 76
Unit 5 Exposition 85
Unit 6 Argumentation 100
Unit 7 Summary and Book Report 116
Part Three Thesis Writing 125
Unit 1 Finding a Topic 127
Unit 2 Process of Thesis Writing 132
Unit 3 Strageties of Doing the Research 138
Unit 4 Mechanics 152
Unit 5 Documentation Systems 156
Part Four practical Writing 169
Unit 1 Job-related Practical Writing 171
Unit 2 Office Daily Routines'Writing 183
Unit 3 Business Writing 197
Unit 4 Business Letters 200
Unit 5 Business Reports 206
Unit 6 Business Contracts 208
AppendixⅠ Correction Symbols 213
AppendixⅡ Answers to Selected Exercises 214
References 225