On Abstract Writing in Undergraduates' Graduation Thesis of English Majors
Chunfang Zhang · Journal of Jiangsu Polytechnic University · 2010
Based on Documentation-Abstracts for Publications and Documentation(ISO)214-1976(E),Rules for Abstracts and Abstracting(GB6447-86) and Presentation of Scientific and Technical Reports,Dissertations and Scientific Papers(GB7713-87),the author is of the opinion that,the Chinese abstract in undergraduates' graduation thesis of English majors,is expected to provide unique and important new ideas or information of the article,avoid repeating words from the title and introduction of the article and using explanatory notes and any comments.In addition,an abstract should be written in formal style.In C-E translation of the abstract,on the other hand,attention should be paid to appropriate writing format,word choices and grammatical rules.The present tense is used much more frequently and the combination of the active voice and the passive voice are encouraged.Moreover,textual coherence strategies should be properly implemented.It is concluded that an effective abstract contributes to improving the quality of the paper.