科技英语写作unit 1

Classification of professional papers
A printed document in which professionals present their views and research findings on any deliberately chosen topic.
Course paper/Term paper
Definition—a course paper is written after a specific course is learned or at the end of the term. Features—the content in line with the course requirements and under the instruction of the course instructor.
Thesis Paper(dissertation)
Definition--Thesis paper is usually written and submitted in particular fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MA or MS(or Ph.D)in a specific discipline. A dissertation is a lengthy, formal treatise, especially one written by a candidate for a master’s or doctoral degree at a university or a research institution. A doctoral dissertation represents an original contribution to knowledge construction, and is more detailed study of a research problem than that required for the master’s degree.
2.Types of professional papers
Report paper Research paper Course (Term) paper Thesis paper(dissertation)

Report paper
Definition—a report paper summarizes and reports the findings of the authors on a particular subject. Features—merely catalogs them in a sensible sequence. E.g.: A paper listing the opinions of statesmen or politicians during the debate over a certain event
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Brief Introduction
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1.What is a professional paper?
Attention:different from nonprofessional paper
never be written in a random format, e.g placing of the title, and the notation,library resources— facts,quotation,the opinions of others identified by numbered notes ,placed at the end of paper or at the bottom of the page, bibliography—an alphabetical list of all the sources cited.
Term paper:refers to a major assignment in a school or college course representative of a student’s achievements during a particular term. Thesis: refers to an idea or theory that is expressed as a statement to show its author’s stand-point or belief on some particular issue. Dissertation: refers to a long report or speech on a particular subject, esp. a treatise written for the degree of master or doctor at a university.
Should be highly specific in their topics Do have a certain practical, scientific or economic value. Investigation are to be carried out on laboratory or social practice, and on library search. An experienced author will spend one third or even half of the time searching for good idea or topics.
As is often required, a thesis for the degree of MA or MS should be of something new, while a dissertation for the degree of Ph.D should be of something original and creative.
Features—a definite stand on an issue;willing to argue against, or defend; argue for the ratification of a certain event. Requirements—independently complete, under the supervisor’s guidance, reflect the candidate’s own research findings.
Ways Of Preparing Professional Papers
– aim of professional
paper: accepted in an international journal. – The five steps for the professional paper.
1. Search for good ideas
The difference among them
Report paper refers to an account of some particular subject or issue which is published in a newspaper or magazine or broadcast over the radio or on television. Research paper is also known as a library paper or a thesis. It refers to formal, fairly long and well documented composition which aims to explore, discuss, analyze, and finally to find new opinions and results in a certain factual or theoretical issue.
Components— acknowledgements, abstracts (in Chinese and in English), introduction and /or literature review, methodology, data collection and data analysis, findings and conclusions, suggestions or future work, etc.
The first – within the reach of the author and capable of being completes within the assigned or suggested time limit. The second – of practical value or great implication for the specialty or the developmen of economy or science in general. The third – be available with sufficient materials and documents in reading and investigations. The fourth – tested theoretically and experimentally as demands thoroughness, accuracy and objectivity. The fifth—free from the author’s bias or preference