October 19,2007
February 12,2007
Writing Skills Topic Seven: Cause-and-Effect basic
Writing Skills Topic Seven: Cause-and-Effect basic
A. The purpose:
The purpose of the Cause-and-Effect writing skill is to explain why A happened or what are the results of A. ...繼續閱讀
A. The purpose:
The purpose of the Cause-and-Effect writing skill is to explain why A happened or what are the results of A. ...繼續閱讀
January 24,2007
Writing Skills Topic Six: Definition reading method
Writing Skills Topic Six: Definition reading method
To read the Definition article, a reader should identify the “term” that an author is trying to describe. Then, the readers move further to find out one part that explain the categories of the “term” and the other part that shows distinguishing characteristics of the categories. And the first part is optional because the author may not mention it.
To read the Definition article, a reader should identify the “term” that an author is trying to describe. Then, the readers move further to find out one part that explain the categories of the “term” and the other part that shows distinguishing characteristics of the categories. And the first part is optional because the author may not mention it.
January 18,2007
Writing Skills Topic Six: Definition 5 kinds of definition
Writing Skills Topic Six: Definition 5 kinds of definition
1. Sentence definition
The “sentence definition” is composed of “term” and “defining details.” It generally performs in two ways.
(1.1) “S + V + O” which points out the “S” is one to be defined.
(S)
A-- the phrase term A, or the term “A”.
(V) using a verb to define “A”
(V-1): is, mean, denote, refer to.
(V-2): be referred to as, be defined as, be described as, be known as, be thought of as.
(V-3) be named, be called, be termed.
(V-4): be taken to be, be said to be.
(O) The object serves as “category” or “distinguishing characteristics,” where the “category” function is optional generally. ...繼續閱讀
1. Sentence definition
The “sentence definition” is composed of “term” and “defining details.” It generally performs in two ways.
(1.1) “S + V + O” which points out the “S” is one to be defined.
(S)
A-- the phrase term A, or the term “A”.
(V) using a verb to define “A”
(V-1): is, mean, denote, refer to.
(V-2): be referred to as, be defined as, be described as, be known as, be thought of as.
(V-3) be named, be called, be termed.
(V-4): be taken to be, be said to be.
(O) The object serves as “category” or “distinguishing characteristics,” where the “category” function is optional generally. ...繼續閱讀
January 17,2007
January 15,2007
Writing Skills Topic Six: Definition basic
Writing Skills Topic Six: Definition basic
A. The purposes:
The purposes of the Definition writing skill include: (1) introducing a new term (generally, unfamiliar term), (2) introducing the writer’s own definition of a term (generally, familiar term), or (3) demonstrating one’s knowledge. ...繼續閱讀
A. The purposes:
The purposes of the Definition writing skill include: (1) introducing a new term (generally, unfamiliar term), (2) introducing the writer’s own definition of a term (generally, familiar term), or (3) demonstrating one’s knowledge. ...繼續閱讀
January 12,2007
Writing Skills Topic Five: Classification Reading Method
Writing Skills Topic Five: Classification Reading Method
When encountering a classification passage, a reader should draw a classification map in his/her mind. And the map is divided into three levels: subject, category, and difference. ...繼續閱讀
When encountering a classification passage, a reader should draw a classification map in his/her mind. And the map is divided into three levels: subject, category, and difference. ...繼續閱讀
January 11,2007
Writing Skills Topic Five: Classification Signal Words
Writing Skills Topic Five: Classification Signal Words
1. Indication of “action”
-be divided/classified/broken into (this is often used as the first sentence of the classification.)
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1. Indication of “action”
-be divided/classified/broken into (this is often used as the first sentence of the classification.)
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January 10,2007
Writing Skills Topic Five: Classification Organization and Structure
Writing Skills Topic Five: Classification Organization and Structure
A. Organization of the Classification
In analyzing an article written by the Classification writing skill, you will see a whole bounce of sentences that may be separated into different paragraphs. In the first sentences of these sentences, the content will be referred to “subject,” “classification principle,” “numbers,” or, optionally, “name of the categories.” Then, in the following paragraphs, there will be some paragraphs explaining the name of each category and characteristics of each category. ...繼續閱讀
A. Organization of the Classification
In analyzing an article written by the Classification writing skill, you will see a whole bounce of sentences that may be separated into different paragraphs. In the first sentences of these sentences, the content will be referred to “subject,” “classification principle,” “numbers,” or, optionally, “name of the categories.” Then, in the following paragraphs, there will be some paragraphs explaining the name of each category and characteristics of each category. ...繼續閱讀
January 9,2007
Writing Skills Topic Five: Classification basic
Writing Skills Topic Five: Classification basic
A. Purpose
The fifth writing skill here introduced is “Classification.” The purpose of “Classification” is to organize information into groups so that the subject could be better understood. For example, you may try to describe the Taiwan legal system, and then you can use this writing skill to illustrate different sections of the system. ...繼續閱讀
A. Purpose
The fifth writing skill here introduced is “Classification.” The purpose of “Classification” is to organize information into groups so that the subject could be better understood. For example, you may try to describe the Taiwan legal system, and then you can use this writing skill to illustrate different sections of the system. ...繼續閱讀