chapter one vocabulary
    word classes and word grammar
    word families and word formation
    vocabulary building
    denotation and connotation
    lexical chunks
    lexical fields
    a contrastive comparison between english and chinese words
    usage errors of english words
    exercises
chapter two sentences
    categorization of sentences
    basic requirements for effective sentences
    common errors
    a brief comparison between english and chinese
    exercises
chapter three paragraphs
    basic knowledge about paragraphs
    qualities of an effective paragraph
    various ways to develop a paragraph
    comparison between english and chinese writing at the paragraph level
    chinese efl student writing analysis
    exercises
chapter four the essay
    basic knowledge about paragraphs
    types of essays
    the thesis statement
    the developmental paragraphs
    types of developmental writing
    how to begin your paragraph
    the concluding paragraph
    argumentative writing
    the use of templates in writing
    the writing process
    tips for improving your writing
    comparison between english and chinese writing at the textual level
    chinese esl student writing analysis
    differences between essays and research papers
    avoiding colloquialism and chinglish in formal english writing
    practice critical thinking in writing
    exercises
appendix i some lexical fields on subjects closely related to college students
appendix ii sentences for appreciation
appendix iii model essays
keys
    chapter one
    chapter two
    chapter three
    chapter four