篇一：应用文写作讲稿2
Lesson Two CV and Covering Letter
2 periods
Teaching objectives
After this lecture, students should be able to:
1. know the layout of a curriculum vitae and the writing techniques of a covering letter
2. master some expressions for writing a covering letter
3. write an appropriate CV and a covering letter
Difficult and important Points
1. Master the basic layout and elements of resume and covering letter
2. Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between Chinese and English
CV
Teaching Content
I. In-class Activity
(T divides Ss into several groups to discuss the samples given in the textbook on P12 and P14, and then ask the Ss to sum up the organization and basic elements of a covering letter as well as the layout of a CV.)
Questions:
1. What are the major components of a covering letter? Is there a general pattern to follow in
organizing details?
2. What are the essential details to include in a CV? Is there any order to follow when presenting
details of education or work experience?
II. Sample-2 Analysis
Question: What expressions and sentence patterns are used to make an opening…in S2?
A. Opening
“In response to……Customer Service Office.”
1. purpose of writing
2. specific post applying for
3. source of the information
B. Body—Qualifications and Experience
Firstly
1. general introduction
“I am a senior……you are advertising.”
2. professional training in the major & working skills
“ Firstly……translation.”
3. qualifications in standard examinations & awards and prizes
“From the attached CV……provincial level.”
Secondly
4. relevant work experience
“ I have had …interest in the job.”
Thirdly
5. usable knowledge in related area
“I have acquired some……secretarial training.”
Apart from all this
6. special personal attributes
“ I have a personality……customer service officer.”
C. Conclusion
1. refer to enclosure
2. ask for an interview
3. request a reply
III. The Organization of a Covering Letter
Three-section pattern
A. introductory paragraph stating
1. WHY I am writing
2. WHAT specific post I am applying for
3. WHERE I got the information to make the application (newspaper, journal…)
B. body paragraph, highlighting qualifications in
1. education
2. work experience
3. other relevant experience
C. concluding part
1. request a prompt reply
2. refer to enclosures
3. offer further contacts
4. ask for an interview
IV. Expressions for Writing a Covering Letter (See P17-18)
Note: formality, tone, tense, verb form and preposition
V. Layout of a CV
Four parts
A. Personal details
1. name in full
2. date of birth
3. place of birth
4. nationality
5. marital status
6. address
7. telephone number
8. email address
B. Education
1. precise record of schools and colleges attended
2. examination qualifications
3. degree awards
C. Work Experience—precise record of positions held
D. References
1. names
2. professional titles
3. detailed address
Optional part (before reference)
E. Personal Achievement (in sport or music…)
F. Interest and Activities
VI. Order for Details in a CV
the most recent——backwards
date—position—institute / company
e.g. July 2010—present: Undergraduate in Foreign Language Department, WHBI
(majoring in English)
Note: requirements for a CV and a covering letter——clear, impressive, convincing and honest
VII. Assignment
(T divides Ss into groups of two, and ask them to write their own CV both in English and Chinese, and a covering letter, based on the given information. Then T gives the assignment to Ss from another class for peer-evaluation and let them decide whether the applicant’s CV is acceptable if they are the interviewers.)
Task 2 on P 20
篇二：应用文写作讲稿3
Lesson Three Secretarial Writing 1: Notice of
Meeting
2 periods
Teaching Objectives:
After this lecture, the students should
1. Understand the forms of a notice of meeting
2. Master the elements of a meeting notice and the format of a meeting notice
3. Understand the features of a meeting notice
4. Master some useful expressions for writing a notice of meeting
Difficult and Important Points：
1. Enable the students to master the format of a meeting notice
2. Enable the students to understand the features of a meeting notice
3. Make the students to master the useful expressions and sentence patterns for writing a notice of meeting
Teaching Contents
I. Elements of a Meeting Notice (10’)
A. Function
a written form to inform the concerned people before the meeting so as to enable the people to arrange their time and tasks in advance.
B. Elements
1. organization delivering the document (either above the title as in Sample 2 or at the
bottom right corner as in Sample 1)
2. title (capitalize every letter as NOTICE OF MEETING, normally in the middle above the body of the notice)
3. body of the notice
4. date (left bottom)
5. agenda
Who will attend the meeting
Minutes of the last meeting
Matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting
Agenda subject 1,2,3,etc.
Any other business (A.O.B.)
Date, time and place of the next meeting
Adjournment
II. Forms of a Meeting Notice (5’)
1. on a blackboard
2. on a bulletin board
3. as a letter
4. as a memo
5.
through E-mails
III. Features of a Meeting Notice (5’)
flexible—different forms
language—appropriate, formal, passive voice
IV. Samples of meeting notices (30’)
Sample1, 2 analysis ( see textbook P.57)
Function of an agenda
1. an important tool for who have agreed to lead discussion of those topics. An agenda helps focus a meeting on a core of topics and allows you to control the pace and flow of a meeting and identify important items to be acted upon. Meetings without published agendas generally seem unfocused and unproductive.
V. Useful expressions (30’)
A. Sentence structures for notification
1. I’d like to tell you that…
2. I am writing to inform you that…
3. I am pleased to inform you that…
4. I / We have pleasure in informing you that…
5. This is to inform you that…
6. Pleased be informed that…
B. Some items in an agenda
Called to order by presiding officer 主席宣布开会
Roll call 点名
Announcement of quorum 宣布法定人数
Reading minutes of previous meeting 宣读上次会议记录
Approval of minutes of previous meeting 通过上次会议记录
Related Matters 讨论有关问题
Unfinished Business 讨论（上次会议）遗留的问题
New Business 讨论新的工作
Appointments and Removals 宣布人事任免决定
Resignations and Retirements 通报辞职与退休情况
Nominations and Elections 提名与选举
Adjournment 休会
开幕式 Opening Ceremony
剪彩 Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
奠基典礼 Stone-laying Ceremony
落成典礼 Inauguration Ceremony
竣工典礼 Project completion Ceremony
论坛 Forum
全体会议 Plenary session / meeting
座谈会 Panel discussion
小组讨论 Group discussion
考察活动 Inspection Tours
闭幕式 Closing Ceremony
招待晚宴 Reception Banquet
文艺晚会 Gala Night / Evening
(篝火晚会 Bonfire Party / Campfire Evening)
C. Idiomatic expressions
1. 主办单位：
Organized by…
2. 协办单位：
Co-organized by…
3. 赞助单位：
Sponsored by…
4. 会议征文：
Call for papers
5. 本次会议的中心议题是：
Key issues to be addressed (The focus of the conference is on…)
6. 在本次会议上作主旨发言的有：
Keynote Speakers
7. 大会欢迎有关如下议题的论文和演讲：
Of special interest are papers and presentations that explore…
8. 请将论文摘要（200-500字）寄至如下地址：
Please send your proposals or abstracts (minimum 200-maximum 500 words) to
9. 论文摘要提交截止日期：
Deadline of submission
10. 论文如被接受，大会将于……内发出通知：
Notification of acceptance
11. 本次会议的工作语言为英语：论文宣读均使用英语：
All presentations will be in English
12. 大会将提供中、英同声翻译服务
Simultaneous interpretation in English and Chinese will be provided
13. 竭诚欢迎世界各地人士莅临大会，交流经验：
Participants form all corners of the world are very welcome to share their ideas
and expertise
14. 会务资料费：
Conference documentation fee
15. 欲知会议详情，请直接点击如下网址：（或：请与……联系）
Those who are interested in obtaining further information of the conference,
please click the following website (or: please contact…)
16. 大会拟将入选论文汇编成集，由知名出版社正式出版：
Plans are being made with notable publishing presses to publish selected papers in
a bound volume.
VI. Practice (10’)
A.
会议通知
兹定于3月3号周二下午2：00，在院会议室102召开成人教育发展
新方向会议，请所有教授，副教授和讲师按时到会。
2012年3月1日
Sample
NOTICE OF MEETING
All professors, associate professors and lecturers are expected to meet
in the department conference room at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2012, to discuss the new directi
March 1, 2012
B.
通知
本周星期5下午4点在团委办公室召开全体学生干部会议。会议重要，请勿迟到缺席。
Sample
NOTICE
We will hold an important meeting for all of the student cadre in the office of the Youth League Commission at 4 o'clock p.m. on Friday this week. Please do not be late or absent.
Student Union
17 September 2013
VII. Assignment
P67 Task 1
篇三：应用文习作讲稿1
Practical Writing Course
Lecture Notes
系 别： 英语系教研室： 基础英语教研室 教 师： 侯杰 课 程： 英语应用文写作 授课对象： 2010级英语本1- 4班
Lesson One Orientation
2 periods
Teaching Objectives
After this lecture, the students should
1. Have a general view of practical English writing 2. Understand the requirements of this course
3. Master the basic techniques of writing English letters Important and Difficult Points
1. Enable the students to master the basic layout and conventions of English letters 2. Make every student to join in the class discussion and group discussion
Teaching Contents
I. Introduction to Practical English Writing (25’)
（T make the Ss have some basic idea on the course and let the Ss know about the course requirements）
A. Course Description B. Course Objectivities C. Teaching Arrangements D. Teaching Methods E. Course Requirements
II. Class discussion (10’)
A. Why is practical writing so important? How many kinds of social letters do you know? B. What is good practical writing?
III. Group discussion (20’)
A. Do you know any types of practical English writing and their general features and principles?
Do practical writings have general formats?
B. In your opinion, what is the more difficult part of practical English writing?
C. What do you think are the differences between writing in Chinese and writing in English?D. What are your strengths and weaknesses in producing the practical English writing?
IV. Layout and conventions of letter writing (35’)
（Ss go through the samples given in the textbook and sum up the layout and conventions of letter writing）
A. The schematic structure of an English letter
1. Block Format (See Book P3 & P5)
B. Mechanics of laying out a letter
Business letter—full address
1. Personal letter—simplified form —day month year 2. Date
American—month day year (usu. NOT abbreviated in business letters) 3. Reference number
4. Inside address—recipient’s full address (the same as the one on the envelope + title
line (NOT in personal letters))
Mr. John Smith Personnel Manager Mr. John SmithPersonnel Manager
5. Salutation—how well you know the recipient
Dear + Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss +Surname
Dear + Christian name Surname (Dear John Smith) formality Dear + Christian name (Dear John) Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Sir/Madam Dear Sir or Dear Sirs ( “.” “,” is optional)
6. Body of the letter
1) opening (making a start)
2) middle part (stating the main points) 3) concluding
7. Complimentary closing
Yours faithfully—DO NOT know the name
Business letters
Yours sincerely—Do know the name Yours—friendly but not intimate Personal letters Love (Lots of love…)—intimate or affectionate
8. Signature—for business letters ALWAYS print or type your name below your
signature (include your official title or courtesy title Mr…if you like.) e.g.
Yours faithfully, Ms. Brown Sales Manager
C. Differences between British and American conventions (See Book P8)
D. Criteria of good correspondence
1. accuracy 2. brevity 3. clarity V. Review VI. Assignment
Preview Lesson Two CV and Covering Letters