留学文书写作范例-大众传媒(个人陈述)

留学文书写作范例－大众传媒（个人陈述）

Personal StatementProgram: Mass Communication

If a nation can be compared to a large vessel1 at sea, then the journalists are its watch-keepers who timely report the treacherous2 shoals and hidden dangers to ensure the safe journey of the vessel. This celebrated3 and thought-provocative motto by Joseph Pulitzer gives a most vivid and profound elucidation4 of the crucial role that journalists can play in contemporary social life. Regarding the role of the watch-keeper, I have my own understanding. The career of being a journalist entails5 thinking allowed and thinking aloud. He or she should, first of all, be an active, sensitive participant of social life and demonstrate independent and critical insights. Apart from such qualities as courage, social conscience, objectivity, enthusiasm and discretion6, a journalist must have deep concerns for the destiny of his/her nation and the welfare of its people.

I never cherish any blind faith in the accepted theories and teachings but instead have endeavored to cultivate a skeptical7 attitude toward what I am exposed to. In my notebooks are recorded not only what my teachers have taught

me but also my personal contemplations and critical views. On many important issues I have the habit of discussing with the most learned and inspiring teachers from whom to seek enlightenment and to probe into the essence of the matter through collisions of ideas . I have also devoted8 most of my spare time to studying technical literature in the libraries, to keep myself informed of the latest academic developments and to develop my own academic perspectives from a wealth of information. In taking examinations, I seldom confine myself to what is laid down in the textbooks but instead try to present my own understandings, observations and reflections. It is indeed not easy to be one s true self but the joy of exercising my own academic initiative and exploring my academic possibilities has given me immense satisfaction.

In studying the courses in myself specialty9, I have paid close attention to laying a solid academic foundation.

I have been particularly fascinated by such courses as Mass Communication, Theories of Journalism10, Theories of Broadcasting and Television Journalism, and History of Western Journalism, which have allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the principles of journalism and to examine journalism in a historical context. The world of journalism represents an

exciting world of ideas and ideals, a world of variegated11 phenomena12 that make up the reality of our social life. Apart from compulsory13 courses, I took a number of optional courses like The History of Ancient China. This course has been very important to me because, in order to understand how China s mass communication evolved in the contemporary period, it is necessary to gain insights into China s traditional cultural and historical legacy14 and how those cultural and historical traditions shape the present and even the future of the country.

A true scholar must be well-read and well-traveled. This well-known Chinese saying points to two essential qualities that a successful student and scholar must possess ample book knowledge and practical experience (the latter resulting from field trips far and wide). I believe this principle holds especially true for practitioners15 of mass communication because it is more of an applied16 academic discipline. For half a year just as a freshman17, I did internship18 at XX Television Station one of China s major TV producer where I performed two types of responsibilities: translating English materials into Chinese and editing news. The first responsibility exposed me to the standard practices

of western mass media while the second allowed me to obtain practical work experience.

Later, working as an interning19 reporter at XX Daily, the largest newspaper in the city, I concentrated on the issue of possible water pollution in the Three-Gorge Region where the world s largest hydrological project is under way. For a whole month, I traveled to 10 counties and investigated the operation of the 19 water treatment factories in this region. In addition, I interviewed 12 environmentalists and based on detailed20 facts and statistics I gave an objective and detailed analysis of the possible negative impacts of the project on the local water environment and urged the local authorities to take concrete measures to guard against possible consequences. My serial21 articles produced widespread sensation and made the protection of water environment the hot subject of the time in the local media. For me, this was a most important experience as a feature story writer because for the first time in my life I made extensive field trips and reported on the issues most closely related to the welfare of the general public. This experience significantly heightened my awareness22 of the social responsibility of the journalist and of the role that a

journalist can play in promoting the social welfare of the people.

My independent thinking, sound academic performance and practical media experience distinguished23 me from most of my fellow students and came to the attention of Prof. XXX, a leading scholar on cultural communication in my university. At his invitation, I became a key member of his research team and served as his research assistant. I read a number of leading academic journals including XX and analyzed24 all the available American news programs recorded on videotapes. Based on my research findings, I wrote a research paper entitled Cross-Cultural Communication Significance of English News for Developing Countries. The paper explores how developing countries (whose native language is not English) can best employ English news programs as an effective tool of communication with the English-speaking audience in the world, with English language as the dominant25 language of communication in the ongoing26 globalization context. I also proposed specific steps how those developing countries can promote the communication and the influence of their national cultures in the international community and facilitate their social and economic development. My paper was published in the

national-level journal TV STUDY, which indicates the rare achievement of an undergraduate.

The publication of my research paper also testifies to my research potential. The vice27 chairman of my department offered to be my advisor28 of my graduation thesis. Under his guidance, I am researching on media culture and constructing analytical29 models. So far, I have completed the research on American mainstream30 media culture and its pluralistic value system. My advisor has expressed considerable appreciation31 of my research work so far.

XX University where I am studying is a key national university that attracts best students from every part of the country. In fierce academic competitions, I have managed to remain top-third in academic performance and win scholarships throughout the years. I received the honor of Outstanding Student of XX University and on account of my distinguished English proficiency32 I won the third prize for my university in the nationwide English Contest of University Students in 2002. In my extracurricular activities, I organized and participated in several major events for such student organizations as Galaxy Literary Society, What s New Student Newspaper, and Be Creative Association. As a result, my writing

skills and journalistic competence33 have been markedly improved.

Building on my educational background, my research experience and my research interest, I would like to pursue a Master s program in Mass Communication. The courses that I plan to study include international mass communication, mass media and culture, theories of mass communication, methods of mass communication research, history of mass communication, economic and political aspects of mass media. I wish to obtain comprehensive and advanced education in mass communication and seek opportunities to participate in workshops, seminars and projects. If possible, I will continue my study toward a Ph.D. degree. I believe that academically and experientially I am qualified34 for your well-respected program. Therefore I wish that you would seriously and favorably consider my application.

The vessel is fully loaded with cargo for Shanghai.这艘船满载货物驶往上海。

You should put the water into a vessel.你应该把水装入容器中。

The surface water made the road treacherous for drivers.

路面的积水对驾车者构成危险。

The frozen snow was treacherous to walk on.在冻雪上行走有潜在危险。

He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。

The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

The advertising copy is the elucidation text,which must be written according to the formula of AIDA. 文案是说明文，应基本遵照AIDA公式来写作。来自互联网

Fourth, a worm hole, elucidation space-time can stretch, compression, rent, also is deduced time-travel this idea. 第四，有了虫洞，就说明时空可以被拉伸、压缩、撕裂，也就推导出了时空旅行这个想法。来自互联网

The job entails a lot of hard work. 这工作需要十分艰苦的努力。

This job entails a lot of hard work. 这项工作需要十分努力。

You must show discretion in choosing your friend.你择友时必须慎重。

Please use your best discretion to handle the matter.请慎重处理此事。

Others here are more skeptical about the chances for justice being done.这里的其他人更为怀疑正义能否得到伸张。

Her look was skeptical and resigned.她的表情是将信将疑而又无可奈何。

He devoted his life to the educational cause of the motherland.他为祖国的教育事业贡献了一生。

We devoted a lengthy and full discussion to this topic.我们对这个题目进行了长时间的充分讨论。

Shell carvings are a specialty of the town.贝雕是该城的特产。

His specialty is English literature.他的专业是英国文学。

He’s a teacher but he does some journalism on the side.他是教师，可还兼职做一些新闻工作。

He had an aptitude for journalism.他有从事新闻工作的才能。

This plant has beautifully variegated leaves.这种植物的叶子色彩斑驳，非常美丽。

We’re going to grow a variegated ivy up the back of the house.我们打算在房子后面种一棵杂色常春藤。

Ade couldn’t relate the phenomena with any theory he knew.艾德无法用他所知道的任何理论来解释这种现象。

The object of these experiments was to find the connection,if any,between the two phenomena.这些实验的目的就是探索这两种现象之间的联系，如果存在着任何联系的话。

Is English a compulsory subject?英语是必修课吗？

Compulsory schooling ends at sixteen.义务教育至16岁为止。

They are the most precious cultural legacy our forefathers left.它们是我们祖先留下来的最宝贵的文化遗产。

He thinks the legacy is a gift from the Gods.他认为这笔遗产是天赐之物。

one of the greatest practitioners of science fiction 最了不起的科幻小说家之一

The technique is experimental, but the list of its practitioners is growing. 这种技术是试验性的，但是采用它的人正在增加。来自辞典例句

She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。

This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。

Jack decided to live in during his freshman year at college.杰克决定大一时住校。

He is a freshman in the show business.他在演艺界是一

名新手。

an internship at a television station 在电视台的实习期

a summer internship with a small stipend 薪水微薄的暑期实习

I will spend the summer interning at a software company in Bombay. 夏季我将会在孟买的一家软件公司里实习。来自互联网 The young doctor is interning at the Medical Center this year. 这名年轻医生今年在医疗中心做实习医生。来自互联网 He had made a detailed study of the terrain.他对地形作了缜密的研究。

A detailed list of our publications is available on request.我们的出版物有一份详细的目录备索。

A new serial is starting on television tonight.今晚电视开播一部新的电视连续剧。

Can you account for the serial failures in our experiment?你能解释我们实验屡屡失败的原因吗？

There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。

Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

Elephants are distinguished from other animals by their

long noses.大象以其长长的鼻子显示出与其他动物的不同。

A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests.宴会是为了向贵宾们致敬而举行的。

The doctors analyzed the blood sample for anemia. 医生们分析了贫血的血样。来自《简明英汉词典》

The young man did not analyze the process of his captivation and enrapturement, for love to him was a mystery and could not be analyzed. 这年轻人没有分析自己蛊惑著迷的过程，因为对他来说，爱是个不可分析的迷。来自《简明英汉词典》 The British were formerly dominant in India.英国人从前统治印度。

She was a dominant figure in the French film industry.她在法国电影界是个举足轻重的人物。

The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。

The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern’s ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。

They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

They employed me as an advisor.他们聘请我当顾问。

The professor is engaged as a technical advisor.这位

教授被聘请为技术顾问。

I have an analytical approach to every survey.对每项调查我都采用分析方法。

As a result,analytical data obtained by analysts were often in disagreement.结果各个分析家所得的分析数据常常不一致。

Their views lie outside the mainstream of current medical opinion.他们的观点不属于当今医学界观点的主流。

Polls are still largely reflects the mainstream sentiment.民调还在很大程度上反映了社会主流情绪。

I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。

I’ll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

He plied his trade and gained proficiency in it.他勤习手艺，技术渐渐达到了十分娴熟的地步。

How do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English?你认为你的书面英语和口语熟练程度如何？

This mess is a poor reflection on his competence.这种混乱情况说明他难当此任。

These are matters within the competence of the court.这些是法院权限以内的事。

He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资

格当真正的文学家。

We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。