人最难的不是跟别人讨教经验,最难的是把别人的经验听进去,并应用到实践当中。(The most difficult thing is not to ask for advice, but listen to the advice and practise it.)* T* ]9 M! ?- t i9 A, w* Z
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10 Practical Tips on Good English Writing. P7 Y# C0 I) p0 Q
1. Think clearly before you write. Only when you can think clearly can you write an article with clear logic and reasoning.( J" t, k% F, o/ q! ]% u% l K
2. Narrow down your topic to the one that you can handle within your capabilities and required word limit.5 p% X* f5 N- `* [
3. Write in the voice of an adult.
; X6 g- A: _2 a2 B+ S- [4 @% M 4. Use a clear structure and develop the paragraph by your argumentation methods.5 s' c8 w$ \4 A0 W a
5. Use details and facts.
; o. P+ ~2 n- {- Q! R 6. Avoid using the same word to begin each sentence. Though repeated beginning sometimes can create a parallel structure and certain atmosphere, it may also have the risk of dulling/boring readers. For beginners of English writing, this tip is especially useful and helpful.7 t( W- u8 m( `) T3 W
7. Use different sentence structures (compound sentences, complex sentences, special structures like inversion).
* Z, l2 @/ A0 t; ?( \0 j b) c 8. Make good use of transitional words.
1 F, p! T4 ?, n5 E& f. V5 o1 _4 c 9. In selection of words, use the more precise or accurate one.
' m$ l7 I, y) m8 w4 K; b, O 10. Make a natural ending. The concluding sentence is not a must. Let the paragraph end smoothly and naturally. |