Speaking and writing as a scientist

UNIT 1  Oral Presentation
　1.1 Speaker's image
　1.2 Strategy planning
　1.3 Opening and closing remarks
　1.4 Language style
　1.5 Use of notes and visuals
　1.6 Questions handling
　1.7 Delivery and evaluation
UNIT 2  Abstract Writing
　2.1 An overview of abstracts
　2.2 Key qualities of an abstract
　2.3 Different types of abstracts
　2.4 Stylistic features of abstracts
　2.5 Difference between an abstract and a summary
　2.6 How to write an abstract
UNIT 3  Research Papers
　3.1 An overview of research papers
　3.2 The Introduction section
　3.3 Writing techniques for each move
　3.4 The Materials and Methods section
　3.5 The Results section
　3.6 The Discussion/Conclusion section
　3.7 The Acknowledgments section
　3.8 The Tide
UNIT 4  Summary Writing
　4. I Purposes of summary writing
　4.2 Functions of a summary
　4.3 Strategies for summary writing
　4.4 Structure and vocabulary
　 4.5 An example of summary writing process
　 4.6 A sample summary with a grading scale
　 4.7 Sample summaries
 UNIT 5  Essay Writing
　5.1 Composing an essay
　5.2 Informative writing
　5.3 Explanatory writing
　5.4 Persuasive writing
　5.5 Argumentative writing
　5.6 Expressive writing
UNIT 6  Model Essays
　6.1 Model 1 Competitive Sports Build Character
　6.2 Model 2 Chinese Americans
　6.3 Model 3 Is true Friendship Dying Away?
　6.4 Model 4 Reflections on US Energy Challenges
　6.5 Model 5 Why Business Needs Scientists?
　6.6 Model 6 An Observation and an Explanation
　6.7 Model 7 Canada Goes Green
　6.8 Model 8 Win with Your Strengths
　6.9 Model 9 The Life of a Black Scientist
UNIT 7  Practical Writing
　7.1 Letter writing
　7.2 Writing for specific purposes
　7.3 Official document
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