UNIT ONE The Whole Composition:Expository Writing 2
Presentation ＆ Practice 2
1．Analyzing a Process 2
2．Bending Process Analysis with Other Forms 9
Guided Writing 15
Writing Tips 17
Writing Sample 18
UNIT TWO The Whole Composition:Interpretation of Tables and Graphs 19
Presentation ＆ Practice 19
1．General Techniques 19
2．Interpretation of Tables 21
3．Interpretation of Graphs 23
Guided Writing 36
Writing Tips 37
Writing Samples 38
UNIT THREE The Whole Composition:Argumentative Writing(1)Presentation ＆ Practice 40
1．Take a Stand on the Issue 40
2．Provide Sufficient Evidence 42
3．Recognize the Importance of Tone 46
Guided Writing 53
Writing Tips 54
Writing Sample 55
UNIT FOUR The Whole Composition:Argumentative Writing(2)Presentation ＆ Practice 58
1．Avoid Errors in Logic 58
2．Provide an Effective Arrangement of the Material 61
Guided Writing 74
Writing Tips 76
Writing Sample 76
UNIT FIVE Academic Writing:Summaries and Abstracts Presentation ＆ Practice 79
1．Writing a Summary 79
2．Writing an Abstract 86
Guided Writing 94
Writing Tips 96
Writing Samples 97
UNIT SIX Academic Writing:The Research Paper Presentation ＆ Practice 99
1．Writing a Thesis Statement 99
2．Writing an Outline 101
3．Compiling a Working Bibliography 106
Guided Writing 113
Writing Tips 114
Writing Sample 115
UNIT SEVEN Academic Writing:The Book Review Presentation ＆ Practice 117
1．Getting Ready for Writing a Book Review 117
2．Fitting Components Together in a Book Review 118
Guided Writing 126
Writing Tips 127
Writing Sample 128
UNIT EIGHT Academic Writing:Reporting on Sources Presentation ＆ Practice 131
1．Writing Paraphrases 131
2．Using Quotations 137
Guided Writing 142
Writing Tips 144
Writing Sample 145
UNIT NINE Practical Writing:Letters,Resumes,Notes and Notices Presentation ＆ Practice 147
1．Letters 147
2．Resumes 159
3．Notes and Notices 161
Guided Writing 166
Writing Tips 168
Writing Sample 170
UNIT TEN Practical Writing:Business Letters and Memos Presentation ＆ Practice 173
1．Request Letters 173
2．Reply Letters 178
3．Memos 184
Guided Writing 191
Writing Tips 192
Writing Samples 193
UNIT ELEVEN Practical Writing:Business Reports Presentation ＆ Practice 196
1．Periodic and Progress Reports 196
2．Trip,Convention,Conference Reports 200
3．Feasibility Reports 202
Guided Writing 205
Writing Tips 206
Writing Samples 207
UNIT TWELVE Practical Writing:Proposals Presentation ＆ Practice 211
Informal Proposals 211
Guided Writing 220
Writing Tips 221
Writing Samples 222
Key to Exercises 224