Part 1 Correspondence for Academic Communication
Unit I Introduction to conventional Letter Writing
1.1.1 Styles of Format and Punctuation
1.1.2 Necessary Parts of a Formal Letter
1.1.3 Optional Parts of a Letter
1.1.4 Stationery and Envelope
1.1.5 Sample Letters with Common Formats
Unit II Introduction to Email Writing
1.2.1 Email Format
1.2.2 Subject Heading
1.2.3 Salutations and the Body
1.2.4 Closing and the Signature Section
1.2.5 Quotes of Previous Messages and File Attachments
Unit III Correspondence for Different Academic Purposes
1.3.1 Letters for Academic Visits and Cooperation
1.3.2 Letters for Visiting or Research Positions
1.3.3 Letters for Copyright Matters
Part II International Conference
Unit I Sources for Conference Information
2.1.1 Internet Search Engines and Special Websites
2.1.2 Membership of Professional Organizations, Professional Journals and Conference Literature
2.1.3 Correspondence Relating to Conference Information
2.1.4 Correspondence for Membership of Academic Associations and Societies
Unit II Papers, Abstracts and Posters Submitted to Conferences
2.2.1 Conference Paper andor Abstract
2.2.2 Poster
2.2.3 Review and Acceptance of Conference Paper andor Abstract
2.2.4 Correspondence about PaperAbstract Submitted to a Conference
Unit III Financial Assistance for Attending Conferences
2.3.1 Membership and Studentship
2.3.2 Funds from the Conference Sponsor
2.3.3 Awards
2.3.4 Correspondence about Expenses for Conference Attendance
Unit IV Conference Organizers and Session Modes
2.4.1 Organizers and Committees
2.4.2 Session Modes
2.4.3 Session Format
Unit V Attendance and Culture Considerations
2.5.1 Culture Considerations and Manners
2.5.2 Miscellaneous Information for Attendance
2.5.3 Correspondence for Invitation and Reply, and Thank-You Letter after a Conference
Unit VI Chairing, Opening and Closing Remarks
2.6.1 Responsibilities and Manners of Meeting Chairs
2.6.2 Sample Remarks for Chairing a Meeting
2.6.3 Samples of Opening Remarks
2.6.4 Samples of Closing Remarks
Unit VII Effective Presentation
2.7.1 Writing Script for Oral Presentation
2.7.2 Sentences and Transitional Words for Oral Presentation
2.7.3 Preparing Visual Aids for Oral Presentation
2.7.4 Do''s and Don''ts for Delivering an Effective Presentation
2.7.5 Rules for Reading a Manuscript
2.7.6 Sample Sentences for Opening, Developing and Closing a Presentation
Unit VIII Question and Answer Session
2.8.1 Planning and Handling the Q A
2.8.2 Sample Remarks for Inviting and Asking Questions at a Q A
2.8.3 Sample Remarks for Answering and Declining Questions at a Q A
2.8.4 Q A Do''s and VDon''ts
Part III Journal Paper Publishing
Unit I General Guides for Journal Paper Submission
3.1.1 General Requirements for Journal Paper Submission ..
3.1.2 Manuscript Formatting Guide and Paper Template
3.1.3 Correspondence about Submitting a Journal Paper and Acknowledging Receipt
Unit II Reviewing Process of a Journal Paper
3.2.1 Peer Review Policy
3.2.2 Result of Review and Referees'' Comments
3.2.3 Correspondence about Review and Modification
Unit III Acceptance and Copyright of a Journal Paper
3.3.1 Acceptance and Copyright Transfer
3.3.2 Correspondence about Acceptance and Copyright
Unit IV Academic Ethics and Paper Retraction
3.4.1 Academic Ethics and Misconduct
3.4.2 Sample Letters for Retraction Request
Part IV Academic Writing
Unit I Writing in Natural Sciences and Engineering
4.1.1 Organizing the Text
4.1.2 Polishing the Language
4.1.3 Documenting the Sources
Unit ]I Writing in Humanities and Social Sciences
4.2.1 Organizing the Text
4.2.2 Polishing the Language
4.2.3 Documenting the Sources
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