Guide to Communication：Effective Writing and Speaking

Chapter 1 Communication Theories
The Purposes of Communication
Forms o[ Communication
Types of Communication
The Communication Process
Barriers to Communication
Chapter 2 The Writing Process： An Overview
Getting Started： Identifying Purpose
Analyzing the Reader
Getting Your Ideas Together
Arranging Ideas： Organization
Writing the Draft
Revising the Draft
The Final Draft
Chapter 3 Standard English： Grammar and Punctuation
Ways to Structure Sentences
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Types of Subordinate Clause
A Noun Clause
An Adjectival Clause
An Adverbial Clause
Compound-Complex Sentence
Five Common Grammatical Errors
Punctuation
Full Stop
Comma
Colon
Semicolon
Question Mark
Exclamation Mark
Dash
Capital Letters
Chapter 4 Paragraph Structure
The Basic Ingredients of a Paragraph
Six Logical Ways to Connect Sentences
Narration Paragraph Using Historical Recount
（Chronological Order）
Description Paragraph
Explanation （Process） Paragraph
Classification and Division Paragraph
Definition Paragraph
Comparison and Contrast Paragraph
Combined Paragraph
Chapter 5 Research Paper： Writing to Get Published
Identifying a Good Topic
Considering the Audience
Choosing a Topic that Deserves Writing
The Format / Structure of a Research Paper
Selecting the Journal
A Example of Research Paper
Chapter 6 Writing Exams： Academic Module in IELTS
IELTS Test Format
IELTS Band Scores
Skills for the Writing Module——Task 1
Describing Graphs
Practice for the Writing Module——Task 1
Skills for the Writing Module——Task 2
Practice for the Writing Module——Task 2
Chapter 7 Letter Writing： Social Communication
Necessary Parts of an English Letter
Forms of English Letters
Similarities and Differences between English and Chinese
Envelopes
Letter of Introduction
Letter of Invitation
Letter of Thank
Letter of Congratulation
Letter of Inquiry
Letter of Compliant
Letter of Apology
Letter of Consolation
Chapter 8 Writing for Employment：Resume and Letters
Starting the Job Search： Researching Possible Employer
Preparing a Resume
Resume Formats
Planning Your Resume Format
Example of Resume Headings
Writing a Letter of Application
What Should a Letter of Application Focus on？
Writing a Letter of Thank
Chapter 9 Writing for Applying for Graduate Schools：
Personal Statement and Recommendation
Components of the Graduate School Application
Undergraduate GPA： Grade Point Average
Graduate Admission Tests Scores
Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose
Recommendation
Chapter 10 Official Writing： Certificates
Graduation Certificate
Certificate of the Degree of Bachelor
Certificate of the Degree of Master
Certificate of Financial Support for Studying Abroad
Notarized Certificate of Chinese Citizenship
Notarized Certificate of Non - Criminal Records
Marriage Certificate
Chapter 11 Academic Speaking： Presentation Skills
Select Your Topic
Determining Your Purpose
Analyze Your Audience
Determining the Central Idea
Arranging Your Main Points
Research Your Topic
Make an Outline
Steps in Preparing a General Presentation
Other Useful Tips for Delivering a Successful Presentatio
Some Useful Sentences for Oral Presentation
Criteria for Presentation Assessment
Chapter 12 Speaking Exams： Speaking Module in IELTS
Structure of the Interview
Factors in the Assessment
Skills and Strategies
Introduction and Interview
Individual Long Turn
Two - way Discussion
Speaking Test Hints
IELTS Study Hints
Chapter 13 Job Interview
Why is an Interview Important？
Interview Skills
Research before an Interview
Your Presentation at an Interview
Interview Questions
Examples of Interview Questions
References