Format of Thesis Writing.ppt

Unit Two Format of Thesis Writing I. Kinds of formats Chicago Manual -- The Chicago Manual of Style 学术论文写作与书目格式的权威地位。 MLA -- The Modern Language Association Style 人文领域经常采用的一套书目格式指南 APA -- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association社会科学领域的学术期刊经常采用的书目格式  II. Format of the thesis Writing 1.Front Part Cover, Blank page, Title page, Abstract, Key word, Content 2.Body Part Introduction, Body, Conclusion 3. Ending Part Acknowledgement, Note, Bibliograph 1. Front Part Cover—The related information on thesis: Title, Author, Instructor, Professional title… Title page—The title, Subtitle. In the middle Abstract—an isolate essay which includes the problem and methods of the research, the references and conclusion 1. Front Part Key words— words and phrases which can describe the main ideas from the essay Content—serial number Introduction Chapter One A B Conclusion 2.Body Part The introduction – usually explains the writer’s motive, intention or purpose in discussing his or her topic, and its scope and focus. It also provides the background or the situation the reader may need. Body—The main parts of the thesis. Conclusion—the summary of the thesis 3. Ending Part Acknowledgement –optional Note and Bibliography—source of reference, basic requirement of academic writing III. Format of Documentation 1.The purpose– Avoid plagiarism 2.The rules of quotation and paraphrase 1) In most field, paraphrasing (summarizing or changing the original words to your own words) is preferred above direct quotations. 2) Cite other’s work in the proper documentation style of your field. Proper documentation must appear in the text and in the bibliography. 3) Summarize a large section of work instead of quoting the entire part. Ideally, two or three sentences will summarize several paragraphs. Pick out only the most important points. 4) Giv