声明
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.3Organization of the Thesis
Chapter TwoLiterature Review
2.1Theoretical Basis of the Study
2.1.1Classifications ofThemes
2.1.2Themes in Specific Sentences
2.1.3Special Thematic Structures
2.1.4Patterns of Thematic Progression
2.1.5Functions of Theme and Thematic Progression
2.2About Argumentative Writing
2.3Relevant Studies
2.3.1Relevant Studies Abroad
2.3.2Relevant Studies at Home
Chapter ThreeResearch Methodology
3.1Research Questions
3.2Research Methods
3.2.1Discourse Analysis
3.2.2 Questionnaire
3.2.3 Interview
3.3Data Collection
3.4Data Analysis
3.5Sample Analysisof a Composition
Chapter FourResults and Discussion
4.1Current Situation of Students’ Argumentative Writing
4.2Problems in Students’ Argumentative Writing
4.2.1Problems in Macro Structure
4.2.2Problems in Micro Semantic Links
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1Summary of the Major Findings
5.2 Suggestions for Students
5.2.1Improving the Abilityto Organize Ideas
5.2.2EnhancingSemantic Links
5.3Implicationsof the Study
5.4Limitations of the Study
参考文献
Appendixes
Appendix 1 Questionnaire
Appendix 2 Interview
Published Papers duringStudy on MA
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