八條英文寫作守則

1.organize your thoughts before writing: brainstorm、make an outline、etc. 下筆前整合思緒:腦力激盪,寫出綱要等。

2.write clearly. be concise. avoid wordiness. 寫作清晰,務必精簡,避免贅言。

3.use good grammar and write complete sentences. 使用好的文法,寫出完整句子。

4.write simple sentences. avoid a fancy style. 嘗試簡單句,避免花俏的句法。

5.avoid slang、cliche and informal words. 避免俚語、陳腔濫調和非正式用字。

6.avoid use of the first person (i.e. i/me/my) unless necessary to specific piece.除非必要,避免使用第一人稱:如“我/我的”。

7.writing naturally. read it aloud. does it sound natural? does it flow? 自然揮灑,大聲朗誦。整篇文章聽起來自然嗎?通順嗎?

8.move logically from one idea to the next. don't skip steps. 上下句意要合乎邏輯。別毫無章法亂跳。