UNIT 1 Oral Presentation 1
1.1 Speake's image 2
1.2 Strategy planning 3
1.3 Opening and closing remarks 8
1.4 Language style 11
1.5 Use of notes and visuals 15
1.6 Questions handling 18
1.7 Delivery and evaluation 20
UNIT 2 Abstract Writing 27
2.1 An overview of abstracts 28
2.2 Key qualities of an abstract 31
2.3 Different types of abstracts 34
2.4 Stylistic features of abstracts 35
2.5 Difference between an abstract and a summary 40
2.6 How to write an abstract 41
UNIT 3 Research Papers 46
3.1 An overview of research papers 47
3.2 The Introduction section 53
3.3 Writing techniques for each move 58
3.4 The Materials and Methods section 63
3.5 The Results section 75
3.6 The Discussion/Conclusion section 87
3.7 The Acknowledgments section 94
3.8 The Title 96
UNIT 4 Summary Writing 98
4.1 Purposes of summary writing 99
4.2 Functions of a summary 102
4.3 Strategies for summary writing 103
4.4 Structure and vocabulary 104
4.5 An example of summary writing process 106
4.6 A sample surnmary with a grading scale 110
4.7 Sample summaries 114
UNIT 5 Essay Writing 124
5.1 Composing an essay 125
5.2 Informative writing 133
5.3 Explanatory writing 138
5.4 Persuasive writing 141
5.5 Argumentative writing 147
5.6 Expressive writing 154
UNIT 6 Model Essays 160
6.1 Model 1 Competitive Sports Build Character 161
6.2 Model 2 Chinese Americans 163
6.3 Model 3 Is true Friendship Dying Away? 165
6.4 Model 4 Reflections on US Energy Challenges 168
6.5 Model 5 Why Business Needs Scientists? 170
6.6 Model 6 An Observation and an Explanation 173
6.7 Model 7 Canada Goes Green 175
6.8 Model 8 Win with Your Strengths 178
6.9 Model 9 The Life of a Black Scientist 180
UNIT 7 Practical Writing 184
7.1 Letter writing 185
7.2 Writing for specific purposes 198
7.3 Official document 217
References 225