课程概况
本课程的开始阶段从英语写作的基础讲起，通过选词和造句的讲解，旨在为学生的英语写作打下坚实的语法基础；之后过渡到段落写作，段落写作旨在教会学生如何提出明确观点并进行具体、充分的论证；最后过渡到学期的核心部分，即五段式论文写作，通过讲解及例文分析，学生们能够掌握各类论述文章如对比、因果分析、下定义及议论文写作的基本框架，能够写出结构合理、条例清晰、论述恰当的五段式文章。
课程大纲
Week1: Course Introduction and Effective Word Choice
Lesson 1-Course Introduction and Meanings of Words
Lesson 2-Levels of Words
Lesson 3-Specific and General Words
Test 1 for Course Introduction and Effective Word Choice
Week2: Effective Sentences
Lesson 1-Types of Sentences
Lesson 2-Common Problematic Sentences
Test-2 for Effective Sentences
Homework-1 for Effective Sentences
Week3:Effective Paragraphs
Lesson 1-Understanding of a Paragraph
Lesson 2-Components of a Paragraph
Lesson 3-Structure of a Paragraph
Lesson 4-Principles for an Effective Paragraph
Test-3 for Effective Paragraphs
Homework-2 for Effective Paragraphs
Week4:Effective Essays
Lesson 1-Effective Introduction
Lesson 2-Effective Central Paragraphs and Conclusion
Test-4 for Effective Essays
Week5:Narrative Essays
Lesson1-What is a Narrative Essay
Lesson 2-How to Write a Narrative Essay
Test-5 for Narrative Essays
Week 6: Cause and Effect Essays
Lesson 1-What is a Cause and Effect Essay
Lesson 2-How to Write a Cause and Effect Essay
Test-6 for Cause and Effect Essay
Week7:Comparison and Contrast Essays
Lesson 1-What is a Comparison and Contrast Essay
Lesson 2-How to Write a Comparison and Contrast Essay
Test-7 for Comparison and Contrast Essays
Week8:Definition Essays
Lesson 1-What is a Definition Essay
Lesson 2-How to Write a Definition Essay
Test-8 for Definition Essay
Week9:Argumentative Essays
Lesson 1-What is an Argumentative Essay
Lesson 2-How to Write an Argumentative Essay
Test-9 for Argumentative Essays
Week10:Writing Format
Lesson 1-How to Write an Effective Title
Lesson 2-How to Use Punctuations Properly
Test-10 for Writing Format
预备知识
已修完大学英语三级，具备一定的英语语法及写作基础。
学习起点：
参考资料
《实用写作》,北京大学出版社，2008年。
《高级实用英语写作》,中国人民大学出版社，2007年。
《高级写作手册》,外语教学与研究出版社，2008年。
《高级英语写作》，中国人民大学，2012年。
Exploring Writing, Atlantic Cape Community College, 2007.
College Writing Skills with Readings, Atlantic Cape Community College, 2005.
Spotlight on Critical Skills in Essay Writing, Camosun College, 2007.
And some other online materials.
