Pre-wriUng Stage
Unit 1
Short Presentation of the Argumentative Essay
Part I : General Structure of Formal Writing
1.1 The Introduction
1.2 The Body
Presentation of your case
Anticipation of objections
Graphic presentation of the body
1.3 The Conclusion
The Common features of a conclusion
Graphic presentation of the conclusion
Part II : Outline for the Argumentative Essay
1.4 General Presentation of the Argumentative Essay
1.5 Linear Presentation of the Argumentative Essay（With Language Focus）
Unit 2
Arguing in Context
Part I : Selecting Your Topic
2.1 Answering an Essay Question
2.2 Choosing Your Own Topic
Part II : Mapping and Outlining
2.3 Concept Map
2.4 Methods for Creating Outlines
2.5 Outline Samples
Part III : Answer Key
Unit 3
Finding Research Material
Part I : Type of Information
3.1 Primary Source
3.2 Secondary Source
Part 1I : Start Researching Information
3.3 Library Search
3.4 Online Sources: Using Search and Metasearch Engines
3.5 Using Catalogs
3.6 Using Directories
3.7 Academic Databases
3.8 Invisible Web Databases
Part III : Evaluating Primary Sources
3.9 Inappropriate Sources: Scholarly Source vs Non-academic Source
Unit 4
Documenting Sources: MLA & APA Styles
4.1 MLA（Modern Language Association）
4.2 APA（American Psychology Association）
4.3 MLA Style
4.4 APA Style
4.5 Sample Paper: MLA Style
4.6 Paraphrase
Unit 5
Writing Notes from Research Reading
5.1 General Principles Concerning Note-taking...
5.2 Information That Needs to be Recorded
5.3 Note-taking from Reading
5.4 Classification
5.5 Listing Form
5.6 The Cornell Note-taking System
5.7 Note-taking Template ~~ Example
Unit 6
Incorporating Research Material into Your Essay
6.1 Definition
6.2 Plagiarism
6.3 How to Avoid Plagiarism When Summarizing and Paraphrasing?
6.4 Summary
6.5 Using MLA Format to Incorporate Source Materials
6.6 Answer Key
Writing Stage
Unit 7
Constructing a Paragraph （I） Defining Terms
7.1 Debatable/Non Debatable Statements
7.2 Thesis Statement
7.3 Supporting Statements
7.4 The Counter Argument
7.5 Problematizing Statement
7.6 Answer Key
Unit 8
Constructing a Paragraph （II） How to Build YOUR Argument inside Your Paragraph
The First Step : Identify Your Main Idea
8.1 Write a Topic Sentence
8.2 Choose and Arrange Your Supporting Statements
8.3 Use Evidence to Illustrate Your Point
8.4 Use Connectives
8.5 Write a Concluding Sentence
The Second Step : Build a Convincing Case
8.6 Acknowledge the Opposing View
8.7 Shifting from the Opposing View to Your Main Idea
The Last Step : Main Pitfalls to Avoid
8.8 Consistency
8.9 Logic
8.10 Starting Your Paragraph
8.11 Answer Key
Unit 9
Constructing a Paragraph （III） How to Revise Your Paragraph
9.1 Stylistic Problems: Formal vs Informal
9.2 Expressions to Avoid in Academic English
9.3 Common Conventions of Formal Academic Style
9.4 Language Signposts
9.5 Eliminate Wordiness
9.6 Punctuation Signals
9.7 Revise for Wordiness/Verbiage
9.8 Wordiness List
9.9 Answer Key
Unit 10
Write Your Introduction
10.1 Introduction: A Short Presentation
10.2 Main Features
10.3 Useful Expressions for "Focus"
10.4 Useful Expressions for "Clarifying"（Definition）
10.5 Informing/Focusing: Sample Analysis
10.6 Common Strategies to Start Your Essay
10.7 Language Summary
10.8 Main Pitfalls to Avoid
10.9 Introduction Samples
10.10 Answer Key
Unit 11
Write Your Conclusion
11.1 Main Features
11.2 Samples and Analysis
11.3 Modal Verbs and Adverbs
11.4 Answer Key
Unit 12
The Abstract
12.1 Understanding the Abstract
12.2 Abstract Samples
12.3 Answer Key
Post-writing Stage
Unit 13
Revision Process
13.1 Revise Your First Draft
13.2 Revision Checklist Graph
13.3 Revision Sample
13.4 Reinforce Cohesion and Logic
13.5 Revise and Proofread Your Final Draft
13.6 Peer Critique Revision Forms
13.7 Editing Revision Sample
13.8 Argumentative Essay Revision/Proofreading Sample
13.9 Answer Key
Unit 14
Essay Portfolio and Course Policy
Part I : Essay Portfolio Introduction
14.1 The Content of the Portfolio
14.2 Outline Form
14.3 Essay Revision Form
14.4 Peer Critique Revision Form
Part II : Sample of Policy on Plagiarism
14.5 Policy on Plagiarism at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Part III : Grading System
14.6 Advanced Academic Reading & Writing at Graduate & Postgraduate Level
Unit 15
Appendices
15.1 Most Common Academic Vocabulary
15.2. Instruction Verbs
15.3 Lexicon of Key Terms Used in Questions
15.4 Guidelines for MLA Works Cited Entries
15.5 Works Cited Page: MLA Guidelines
15.6 Credits