I. Overall Structure
1. Introduction: The introduction of an essay consists of only one paragraph, but it consists of two parts
1) hook: in writing a sentence or two to arouse the reader’s interest in reading, the common method is to quote a famous person, ask a question to make the reader think, or tell an interesting fact.
2) background of the topic: introduce the background information of the topic
3) thesic statement: about the problem they want to study and what is the significance of the study of this issue, but also need to do the structure of the article in a nutshell.
2. Body paragraph
1) topic sentence: the first sentence of the paragraph is the central sentence, to include the main key words and concepts in the discussion paragraph, you can write a detailed exposition and then refine a central sentence.
2) support evidence: cite the work of other scholars. Appropriate use of connecting words to reflect the logical relationship between the argument and the topic.
3) concluding sentence (to the next paragraph): in the last sentence, add a review and summary of the discussion of the previous question.
3. Conclusion (conclusion)
“In conclusion” “To sum up” “Conclusively” is the sign of the conclusion, so any one of them can be, this paragraph with a sentence or two to summarise the main points of the article is good!
1) thesis review: re-tell the article Why discuss this issue, what is the significance of discussing this issue, what are the existing views, what new ideas are put forward in this article.
Text format
1. font: times new roman
2. paragraph spacing: paragraphs and paragraphs between the empty – line, the first line of each paragraph indented 2 Chinese letters of the width.
3. page number: page number marking good, cover page without marking the page number, starting from the body of the page, insert the number of pages in the lower right corner of each page, if there is a directory of parts, the recommended use of Roman numerals in the directory page marking the use of Arabic numerals marking the body of parts
4. Word count: according to the requirements of the number of words to control the deviation of about 10 per cent
5. font size: 18-22 for the first title; 16 for the second title; 14 for the third title; the text with a small four (12)
6. Line spacing: 1.5 times, to facilitate the tutor’s annotations.
7. Margins: generally 2.5cm.
8. Title: Bold font
9. Catalogue: automatically generated
10. Page: standard 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins
Third, citing reference
Essay need to cite reference (is to write the paper reference to other literature) Reference List absolutely can not be fabricated! It must be completely true! The professor will strictly look for the content and format of each item in the reference list! If you make a mistake, you will be deducted points (minor formatting errors, serious plagiarism)!
1.reference list/ References should be written on a separate page!
2. There should be a blank line/space between each reference.
3. Each Reference should be arranged in accordance with the “first letter of the sentence” order.
4. Citation (referencing) is divided into direct and indirect references.
Direct reference is to use the article or book in the original (this method should be used as little as possible, with more will lead to a higher rate of checking the article). Indirect citation is to draw on the views of the article or book (that is, to understand the content of the literature, with their own words paraphrase summary or narrative).
Fourth, the precautions
1. Prohibit the use of abbreviations in the article
2. Each paragraph has an empty line, and the first sentence is not empty.
3. Avoid the use of colloquial vocabulary and expressions
4. Avoid using too rare words, but words should be professional.
5. Don’t use subordinate clauses to set subordinate clauses
6. keep the essay within the required word count, no more or less than 150.
7. examples are important, but they should fit the argument.
8. Write according to the requirements of the article, no Abstract or title is required.
9. the use of first or second person is prohibited to maintain the objectivity of the argument.
