PART I GENERAL FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
Chapter 1 Academic Writing：An Introduction
1.1 Academic Writing: A Definition
1.2 Characteristics of Good Academic Writing
1.2a Good Writing Calls for Critical Reading and Critical Thinking
1.2b Good Writing Involves Thoughtful Revision
1.2c Good Writing Is Directed Toward an Audience
1.2d Good Writing Achieves a Clear Purpose
1.2e Good Writing Expresses Ideas Clearly
1.2f Good Writing Pulses with Creativity
Chapter 2 Kinds of Academic Writing
2.1 Writing to Summarize
2.2 Writing to Synthesize
2.3 Writing to Explain
2.3a Writing to Inform
2.3b Writing to Explain Processes
2.3c Writing to Explain Concepts
2.4 Writing to Argue
2.4a The Logical Appeal
2.4b The Emotional Appeal
2.4c The Ethical Appeal
2.4d Five Basic Components
2.5 Writing to Propose
2.6 Writing to Analyze
2.7 Writing to Evaluate

PART II PROCESS OF EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC WRITING
Chapter 4 Finding a Topic 55 4.1Process of Writing
4.2 Assessing Your Prior Interest and Knowledge
4.3 Narrowing the Topic? Creating a Good Title
4.4 Techniques for Inventing
4.4a Freewriting
4.4b Brainstorming
4.4c Branching
4.4d Cubing
4.4e Questioning or Journalistic Formula
4.5 Generating New Ideas by Critical Reading
Chapter 5 Researching the Topic
5.1 Field Research
5.1a Observing
5.1b Interviewing
5.1c Using Questionnaire
5.2 Library Research
5.2a Library Sources and Materials
5.2b Taking Notes
5.3 Internet Research
5.4 Keeping Track of Your Research
5.5 A Six-Step Approach to Research
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PART III STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC WRITING
Appendix：Sample Student Academic Writings
Works Cited and Consulted