讲课用的textbook: College Writing Skills with Readings, Ninth Edition (美国大学英语写作第九版) by John Langan (available on jd for less than RMB70)。
这是一本不需要老师就可以自学的教科书。才两杯星巴克咖啡的价格。（我一般不光顾中国的星巴克。）
You can get a free copy for the 7th edition:
https://blaw05.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/english-skills-with-readings-7th-edition.pdf
but it is a very old version.
Part I: Essay Writing （如何写短文）
Chapter 4: The Third Step in Essay Writing
This chapter will show you how to
· organize and connect specific evidence in the body paragraph of an essay
· begin and end an essay with effective introductory and concluding paragraphs
Step 3: Organize and Connect the Specific Evidence (组织、连接论据)
Common Methods of Organization
Time order and emphatic order.
Time order, or chronological order, simply means that details are listed as they occur in time.
Emphatic order is sometimes described as “saving the best till last.”
The last position in a paper is the most emphatic position because the reader is most likely to remember the last thing read. Finally, last of all, and most importantare typical words or phrases showing emphasis.
Transitions
Transitional Words
Transitional Sentences
Other Connecting Words
Repeated words
Pronouns
Synonyms
Introductions, Conclusions, and Titles
A well-organized essay has a strong introductory paragraph, an effective concluding paragraph, and a good title.
Introductory Paragraph
Function of the Introduction
1. Attracts the reader’s interest
2. Supplies background information
3. Presents a thesis statement
4. Indicates a plan of development (or not)
Common Methods of Introduction
· Begin with a broad, general statement of your topic and narrow it down to your thesis statement.
· Start with an idea or a situation that is the opposite of the one you will develop.
· Explain the importance of your topic to the reader.
· Use an incident or a brief story.
· Use a quotation.
Concluding Paragraph
It is your chance to remind the reader of your thesis and bring the paper to a natural end.
Common Methods of Conclusion
· End with a summary and final thought.
· Include a thought-provoking quotation.
· End with a prediction or recommendation
Titles
You may find it easier to write the title after you have completed your paper.
Practice in Organizing and Connecting Specific Evidence
Activities 8-13 (p98-p105)
今天就讲这些。有问题，请留言。
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