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.)9 {' R# M2 q( F8 z
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10 Practical Tips on Good English Writing
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2. Narrow down your topic to the one that you can handle within your capabilities and required word limit.8 m; R, r, h& ?* H5 \
3. Write in the voice of an adult.
: E& e( w" n- d3 T0 [3 K 4. Use a clear structure and develop the paragraph by your argumentation methods.8 Y" V, w7 L+ K
5. Use details and facts.7 G( s& E5 R! P' G" G0 h
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.
9 u' Z; i! F" U7 ]3 N2 O 7. Use different sentence structures (compound sentences, complex sentences, special structures like inversion).
; n) X D) A6 O5 i( ^* A 8. Make good use of transitional words.
) j. j$ a3 E3 `# ?! h& J/ M 9. In selection of words, use the more precise or accurate one./ x6 F9 a" v# [' m* z: e" m1 P
10. Make a natural ending. The concluding sentence is not a must. Let the paragraph end smoothly and naturally. |