Chapter 1
Basic Knowledge for Thesis Writing
Why should we write the thesis?
To write a thesis before graduation is a must for every university graduate.
By writing a thesis, we may get some experience and some basic methods for further theoretical study and research and the ability to solve problems.
It is the reflection of a student’s study in college.
Whether a student has such an ability to write a thesis or to solve problems in his/her field is one basis for a unit to accept him/her or not.
How long should we prepare for writing a thesis?
One year or so
What do we need when we write a thesis?
Firstly, for English major, most important of all, it is English knowledge and ability that based on your language skills, especially writing skill and grammar knowledge.
Secondly, the way of writing is also important.
A good title, some good ideas to support thesis statement, right language and standard format are what we need.
The language style is something that we should pay much attention to, for example:
Wording: we prefer big word to small one;
Sentence: Long sentences are quite expectable.
How do we write a thesis? How many steps should we follow?
Generally speaking, when we write a thesis, we follow 10 steps:
1. Choose a subject: that is, what you are going to
write about. For English major, we may apply:
2. Choose a title/Title a paper;
3. Collect materials for reference in writing;
4. Analyze the collected materials;
5. S无忧论文 【http://www.uklunwen.com】ort out the data and arguments;
6. List references;
7. Make up an outline;
8. 1—3 drafts;
9. Proofread;
10. The last version.
What subjects may we choose to write?
English and American Literature
The Practice and Theory of Translation
English Language
English Linguistics
English Grammar
English Phonetics
English Lexicology
English Rhetoric
Language and Culture
ELT Methodology
Teaching English in Middle School
English Teaching Research and Survey
The History of… (All mentioned above)
Chapter 2 Subject and Title
How to Choose a Suitable Subject
Whenever you plan and write a paper, you should keep these questions in mind:
What is my subject and what do I know about it?
Choose a subject that you care about and know about (or can find out about).
Who is my audience?
What you say about your subject depends greatly on who reads it. You must choose a subject that will interest your audience and try to present it interestingly.
What is my purpose?
You always communicate for a purpose—either to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.
What must You Write in a Thesis?
In the limited space of a thesis, you can’t say everything, so you must settle on the most important, most relevant, and most interesting.
Factors Influencing the Choice:
There are several factors which will influence your decision on which subject you are going to write about:
Interest
Experience
Science value
Ability
Scope of knowledge
Purpose…
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