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1、整理课件Chapter 3 Paragraph & Whole CompositionnLearning ObjectivesnTo learn how tonIncrease the number of expert processes you use.nUse your time effectively.nConstruct a 4-Point Plan整理课件Chapter 3 Paragraph & Whole CompositionnSummary of Key PointsnWhat should you look for when you revise parag

2、raph? Check for topic sentences and transitions.nWriting processes can include eight activities: planning, gathering, writing, evaluating, getting feedback, revising, editing,and proofreading.nRevising means changing the document to make it better satisfy the writers purposes and the audience整理课件Edi

3、ting means making the nDocument grammatically correct. nProofreading means checking to be sure the document is free from typographical errors.nThe activities do not have to come in any set order. It is not necessary to finish one activity to start another. Most writers use all eight activities only

4、when theyre writing a kind of document, about a subject, or to an audience thats new to them. 整理课件Processes that help writers write well nNo the first draft to be perfect; writing regularly; modifying the initial task if its too hard or too easy; having clear goals; knowing many different strategies

5、; using rules as guidelines rather than as absolutes;and waiting to edit until after the draft is complete.整理课件To overcome writers block, use nStrategies that reduce tension, simplify the writing problem,and “lower the stakes.” To overcome the tendency to procrastinate, modify your behavior by rewar

6、ding yourself for the actions that lead to writing, whether or not you produce anything usable at a particular session.nIn a word, make a writing- timetable整理课件To improve the writing quality, you can tell nPeople which aspects of a draft youd like comments about. If a reader criticizes something, fi

7、x the problem. If you think the reader misunderstood you, try to figure out what caused the misunderstanding and revise the draft so that the reader can see what you meant.n 整理课件If the the writing situation is new or difficult,nplan to revise the Draft at least three times. The first time , look for

8、 content and clarity. The second time check the organization and layout. Finally, check style and tone. nHow to divide your time in writing process: 40% for planning,gatheringn20% for writingn40% for revising, editing 整理课件Structuring your communicationsn4-Point Plann(1) Opening or introduction (purp

9、ose/reason of writing)nExamples: Thank you for your letter ofnIt was good to meet you again at last weeks conference.nWe wish to hold our annual conference at a Wuhan hotel in September.整理课件(2) Central section (details)nBody of the letter. It provides all the information the reader needs or you need

10、, sometimes, both. With logic paragraphs.n(3) Conclusion (Action or Response)nIt may point out that the reader takes action or you yourself take action 整理课件Example :nPlease let me have full details of the costs involved together with some sample menus.nIf payment is not received within seven days th

11、is matter will be placed in the hands of our solicitor.整理课件(4) ClosenExamples: nI look forward to meeting you soon.nWould you send us the samples by EMS.nPlease let me know if you need any further information.nLooking forward to hearing from you.nHope to hear from you soon.整理课件Model letter with 4-po

12、int plannDear Suzien(1)Thank you for inviting me to visit your studios last week. I was most impressed by your new facilities.n(2) I am delighted that you can accept our invitation to produce a video to celebrate the companys 25th anniversary. This is a very 整理课件(2)-continuednSpecial landmark in our history, and it is important that this video portrays both past, present and future.n(3) You promised to let me have a draft outlining your thoughts for this special video. I look forward to receiving this before 30 October together with your