Preface
Part 1General Remarks on Practical English Writing
1.1Definition of Practical Writing
1.2Appropriateness and Accuracy
1.3Features of Practical English Writing
1.3.1Practicality
1.3.2Reality
1.3.3Certainty
1.3.4Formality and Informality
1.3.5Timeliness
Principles of Practical Writing
1.4.1Clarity
1.4.2Conciseness
1.4.3Coherence
1.4.4Readability
1.5Personal vs.Impersonal Constructions
1.6Usage of the Past and Present Tense
1..7Paragraph Coherence
1.7.1Common Transitional Words and Phrases
1.7.2Repetition of Key Words
1.7.3Linking Pronouns
Part2 Eetter Writing
2.1An Introduction to Letter Writing
2.2The Look of the Letter
2.2.1Letter Placement and Design
2.2.2Letter Format
2.2.2.1Block Style
2.2.2.2Modified Block Style
2.2.2.3Modified Semiblock Style
2.2.2.4Offi Style
2.2.2.5Simplified Style
2.2.2.6Memorandum
2.3The Elements of A Letter
2.3.1Letterhead
2.3.2Date
2.3.3Inside Address
2.3.4Salutation
2.3.5 Text
2.3.6Complimentary Close
2.3.7Signature
2.3.8Enclosure
2.3.9Copy Notation
2.3.10Postscript
2.4Envelopes
2.4.1For Business Letters
2.4.2For Personal Letters
2.5Folding & Inserting
Part3 Sample Letters and Illustrations
3.1Invitation
3.2Acceptance
3.3Application
3.4Cover Letter
3.5Appointment & Interview
3.6Employment Letter
3.7Request & Inquiry
3.8Refusal
3.9Complaints
3.10Adjustments
3.11Apologies
3.12Congratulations
3.13Condolence & Sympathy
3.14Get-Well Letters
3.15Thank-You Letters
3.16Recommendation
3.17Letter of Introduction
3.18Letter of Instruction
3.19Sales Letter
3.20Follow-up Letter
3.21Welcome Letter
3.22Sensitive Letter
3.23Belated Letter
3.24Letters to Family and Friends
3.25Love Letters
3.26Letter to the Editor
4 Secretarial Work
4.1Itinerary
4.2Interview Arrangement
4.3Regulations and Rules
4.3.1Regulations
4.3.2Rules
4.4Notice and Announcement
4.4.1Notice
4.4.2Announcement
4.5Meeting Documents
4.5.1Agenda
4.5.2Minutes
4.6 Report
4.6.1Informal Report
4.6.1.1Feasibility Report
4.6.1.2Status/Progress Report
4.6.1.3Test Report
4.6.1.4 Trip Report
4.6.1.5Trouble Report
4.6.2Formal Report
4.7Proposal
4.8Invitation Card
4.9Questionnaire
4.10Miscellaneous
4.10.1Telephone Notes
4.10.2Schedule
4.10.2.1Daily Schedule for a Boss
4.10.2.2Other Schedules
4.10.3Statistics
Part5Information and Publicity
5.1Introduction
5.2Help Wanted
5.3Homes for Sale and Rent
5.4Directions
5.4.1Directions for Medicine
5.4.2Directions for Home Items
5.4.3Directions for Getting to Place
5.5Menus
5.6Recipes
5.7Weather Forecast
5.8Public Signs
5.8.1Traffic Signs
5.8.2Packing Signs
5.8.3General Signs
5.9Lost and Found
5.10Corrections
5.11 Obituary
5.12Birth Notice
5.13Engagement Announcement
5.14Lonely Hearts Introductions
5.15Teaching Syllabus
Legal Documents
6.1Agreements and Contracts
6.1.1The Features of Agreement and Contract
6.1.1.1Mutual Consent
6.1.1.2Offer and Acceptance
6.1.1.3Voluntary
6.1.1.4Consideration
6.1.1.5Capacity
6.1.1.6Legality
6.1.2Elements of Agreement/Contract
6.2Certificates and Credentials
6.2.1Certificate of Honor/Recognition
6.2.2Graduation/Degree Certificates
6.2.3Notarized Certificates
6.2.4Other Certificates
6.3Last Will and Testament
6.4Power of Attorney
6.5Warranty
6.6Miscellaneous
Part7 Personal Information
7.1Resume
7.1.1Resume Design
7.1.1.1Sections in Resume
7.1.1.2Types of Resume
7.1.1.3Designs of Resume
7.1.2General Layout and Detail Format in Resume
7.1.2.1General Layout
7.1.2.2Detail Format
7.1.3Spe Sections in Resume
7.1.3.1Highlight-summary Section
7.1.3.2Objective-goal Section
7.1.4Amplification Page
7.1.5Tips on Resume Writing
7.1.6Samples
7.1.7Cover Letter Accompanying Resume
7.2Self Introduction/Recommendation
7.3Personal Statement
7.3.1Tips on Personal Statement Writing
7.3.2Samples
7.4Notes
7.5Visiting Cards
Part8 Research Paper
8.1Research Process
8.1.1Choosing a Topic
8.1.1.1Subject Area
8.1.1.2Limitation of the Topic
8.1.1.3Statement of the Topic
8.1.2Preparing a Working Bibliography
8.1.3Collecting Information
8.1.3.1Critical Evaluation of Sources
8.1.3.2Note Taking
8.1.4Outlining the Paper
8.1.4.1Thesis Statement
8.1.4.2Principles of Organization
8.1.4.3Type of Outlines
8.1.4.4Outline Formats
8.1.5Writing the Paper
8.1.5.1The First Draft
8.1.5.2Revision
8.1.5.3Format
8.1.5.4 Final Editing
8.1.5.5Proofreading
8.1.6Avoiding Plagiarism
8.1.6.1Quoting Accurately
8.1.6.2Paraphrasing Accurately
8.2The Parts of a Research Paper
8.2.1The Front Matter
8.2.1.1Abstract
8.2.1.2Approval Sheet
8.2.1.3Title Page
8.2.1.4Outline/Table of Contents
8.2.1.5Preface
8.2.1.6Acknowledgements
8.2.1.7List of Tables, Figures and Diagrams
8.2.2The Text
8.2.2.1Organization of the Text
8.2.2.2Section Title and Heading
8.2.3Reference Materials
8.2.3.1Notes
8.2.3.2Bibliography
8.2.4Bibliographic Citation
8.2.4.1Notes on Bibliographic Citation
8.2.4.2Examples for Entries ( MLA Style)
8.2.5References-cited Format
8.2.5.1Author-Year Format
8.2.5.2Author-Number Format
8.3Main Differences Between MLA, APA and Chicago Styles
8.4Proposal
8.5Acknowledgements
Part9fill iiii
9.1Introduction
9.2Suggestions
9.3Active Listening and Selectivity
9.3.1Lecturer's Teaching Style
9.3.2Features of the Lecture
9.3.2.1Introduction and Conclusion
9.3.2.2Repetition
9.3.2.3Linldng Expressions
9.3.2.4Rephrasing Ideas
9.3.2.5Elaboration
9.4Note-taking Formats
9.4.1Corneli Note-taking System
9.4.2Mind Maps
9.5Strategies for Note Taldng
9.5.1Pre-class Strategies
9.5.2In-class Strategies
9.5.3After-class Strategies
9.6Time to Take Notes
9.7Shortcuts to Taking Notes
9.7.1Use of Abbreviations
9.7.2Use of Symbols
9.7.3Use of Numerals
9.7.4Examples of Using Abbreviations and Symbols
Part 10 Punctuation Marks
10.1An Overview of Punctuation Marks
10.2Functions of Punctuation Marks
10.2.1Periods
10.2.2Exclamation Mark
10.2.3Question Mark
10.2.4Comma
10.2.5Semicolon
10.2.6Colon
10.2.7Dash
10.2.8Parentheses
10.2.9Quotation Marks
10.2.10Brackets
10.2.11Ellipsis Marks
10.2.12Apostrophe
10.2.13Slash
10.2.14Hyphen
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