下载文档第一篇：英语应用文写作体会
Hefei University
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论文题目： 英语应用文写作课程学习体会 系 别： 中国语言文学系 专 业： 汉语言文学 姓 名： 海维 学 号： 0909012009 完成时间：
202_年10月30日
英语应用文写作体会
姓名：海维 系别：中文系 专业：09级汉语言文学 学号：0909012009
摘要：随着对外交流的日益频繁，需要英文交际的场合也日益增多。英语写作，特别是应用文写作的重要性日渐突出。应用文十余社会生活联系最紧密的问题，它直接服务于社会，满足人们的使用要求，追求实际应用效果。尤其是在我学习了这门课程之后，更加觉得英语应用文的作用不可忽视，掌握英语应用文学做的方法与技巧，对以后的学习工作中将有重要的意义和作用。
关键字:英语写作 感谢信 应用文 基本句型
Practical English Writing learing experience Abstract: with the increasingly frequent foreign exchange, increasing number of occasions also needed English communicative.English writing, in particular the importance of practical writing become more and more acute.Writing more than more than 10 social issues most closely associated, which directly serves the community, meet the requirements of people, the pursuit of practical application.Especially after I have learned in this course, said that can't be ignored role of English practical writing, methods and techniques of English literature, for future learning will be of important significance and role in the work.Key word: English writing Letters of Thanks Practical writing Basic sentence patterns
正文：
我们课程学习主要是书信类应用文写作和非书信类应用文写作。书信类的英语应用文包括“感谢信Letters of Thanks”、“邀请信Letters of Invition”、“申请信Letters of Application”、“投诉信Letters of Complaint”、“介绍信Letters of Introduction”、“简历Resume”、“道歉信Letters of Apology”、“闻讯请求信Letters of Request”、“祝贺信Letters of Congratulations”以及“预订确认信Letters of Reservation”这些内容。特别要注意的是写信格式：顶格写上对方的名称，一般是Dear加姓名；正文根据内容一般分三段；最后是署名，一般先写上Yours sincerely，在它的正下方写上自己的名字。
非书信类的英语应用文我们学习了“文书类Document”、“招贴类Bills”、“宣传介绍类Publicity”。通过这些应用文的学习让我对英语的认识又提高了一个层次，下面我就所学的部分情况跟大家介绍下。
一、感谢信
（一）、基本要领：
1、内容上一般要包括感谢什么事，如果是感谢别人送的礼物可以对其简单描写表达对礼物的喜爱，最后需要再次感谢。
2、态度上要礼貌并有诚意，写信要及时。注意不能忘了签名，最好是书写的。
3、并且语气要正式，少用人称，不用引号要用间接引语。语句要直截了当、简洁。
（二）、基本句型：
1、Thank you so much for your help.2、Words are not enough to express the depth of my gratitude for the gift which you so kindly sent me on the ocassion of my graduation.3、on behalf of my family,may i be allowed to thank you for all the kind attention that you gave my father during his long illness.（三）、例文： Dear Sir, I am writing to thank you for the hosputality you gave us during our visit to your company.What you did for us certainly engraned in our mind,and we shall never forget.Wish you could visit us if you have time.Your Sincerely
Mary
二、邀请信
（一）、基本要领：
1、说明邀请内容、说明邀请理由、说明邀请有关细节：时间、日期、地点、邀请那些人等、请求在某天回复是否参加。
2、：邀请信的格式和语气取决于事件本身和邀请人与被邀请人之间的关系。
（二）、基本句型：
1、Would you give us the pleasure of dining with us?
2、I’m delighted to accept your kind invitation.3、I’m cordiathy you to join us.4、postpone
recall
attend to our party
（三）、例文： Dear Mr.and Mrs.Liu, My brother Peter will be staying with us for a few days during the Christmas holidays and my wife and I have planned a family dinner for him next Friday evening at seven o’clock so that he can meet some of our friends.We should be delighted if you could join us.I hope you will let me know that you can come.Yours sincerely
Zhanghong
三、投诉信
（一）、基本要领：
1、开头直接向对方提出投诉。
2、具体说明问题所在，表明立场。
3、提出自己想要的解决方法，期待尽快处理。
4、；投诉要有根有据；避免使用过激严词，态度要客气，要强调问题对公司或本人所造成的不便，不要用自己并不打算做的事情威胁对方。
（二）、基本句型：
1、I am writing to complain about....2、I am returning this...,and hope to get the replacement as soon as possible.3、We are afraid we have to cancel the order if we can not receive the goods this week.4、As you will realise,I can extremely upset to discover the problme.（三）、例文： Dear Sir, I write to complain about the poor quality of the Changhong TV Set bought from your store yesterday.When I took it home opened the box, turned it on.I found it had no sound, no piture, nothing, I got so upset.I demaged your immidiate attention and send somebody to replace it as early as possible.Now I request your immediate attention and an immediate replacement looking forward to your earliest reply.Sincerely yours，Zhangqiang
四、道歉信
（一）、基本要领：
1、开门见山，直接就某事道歉。
2、简单陈述出错原因并请对方原谅。
3、提出补救措施。
4、最后再次致歉。
（二）、基本句型：
1、to apologize to you for...2、express our regret for...3、please accrpt our sincere apology.4、we apologize for the inconvenience by...5、I regret to tell you that...（三）、例文： Dear Madam, We are in receipt of your letter clated Sept 20.202_,and very much regret the delay in delivery of the above ovring to a great demand from the market,we are now marking all the necessary arrangement for immdiate delivery,and you will have the Meishan Yeast by the end of sepetember.We apologize for the inconvenience caused by our delay of delivery and the performance of Meishan Yeast will amply compen sate you.Sincerely yours，Liming
五、招贴类（I.O.U.Form）
（一）、基本要领：
1、涉及数字要用大写，不要用阿拉伯数字。
2、开门见山，简洁，不要有废话。
3、署名清楚，日期写明。
（二）、基本句型：
1、I.O.U.one hungdred U.S.D to be back with in one year starting from this date.2、...with annual at 6%.3、Received from wang ,one hungderd Endlish Tex books,to be returned by Oct 31.202_.（三）、例文：
Oct 18,202_ To Mr.LesterLewis, I.O.U.one hungerd U.S.dollars to be paid back within one year from this date with annual at 6%.Liming
结论：以上只是我们所学的其中一小部分内容，还有许多英语应用文的技巧知识值得我们继续学习。总之，英语应用文写作是一门实用性、实践性很强的课程，我们主要应该掌握书信类及文书类文章的写作技巧，并能够活学活用，融会贯通，真正的去运用所学解决实际的问题。
致谢：在此要特别感谢盛老师对我们的悉心教导，以及对我们的启发和鼓励，让我对英语的学习兴趣大大提高。
第二篇：英语应用文写作
应用文写作
1． 应用文的重要性：日常生活中常用，考试能够合理测量学生的语言水平，阅卷相对来说较方便。阅卷教师只需掌握评分的标准和套路即可，因此考前必须予以充分重视和训练。
2． 应用文的主要种类。
应用文的种类主要包括感谢信, 祝贺信, 致歉信, 慰问信, 介绍信, 邀请信, 家信, 建议信, 询问信, 投诉索赔信等十几种书信。除书信外，还有很多实用文体。如日程安排、报告、解说词、演讲稿、观后感、个人情感或经历描述。这些写作方法和技巧有很强的时代性，标准性和可操作性，透彻的了解和掌握应用文各种文体的写作不但对您在校的学习和生活有很大的实用性，而且对您以后的工作和生活也有很高的参考价值.书信
书信写作的五点要求
1、开门见山说意图
2、咨询/ 建议1、2、3
3、不同内容可分段
4、感谢客气不可少
5、期待回信成老套
书信题的写作方法：
（一）信封格式：
名字、信箱、地域范围由小到大，写在右下角（与我们相反）。
（二）信纸格式：
日期：背月份的缩写
(January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December)
称呼（后面的标点是逗号）:Dear Sir or Madam, To whom it may concern, 正文：空4个字节或者顶格写，段与段之间空行）
签名：sincerely yours
（三）开头段：
1、告知对方你的身份（假如对方不认识你）
2、问候收信人（假如他/她是你的朋友）
3、解释写信的原因
1、告知对方你的身份
（假如对方不认识你）
Dear Sir/ Mr.Prometheus, I was a student at your college, enrolled in Philosophy Department. / I am a… at your…
/ I am a … at your college, enrolled in the… course. / My name is…, I am…
2、问候收信人
（假如他/她是你的朋友）
Dear Prometheus,Hello / Hi.How are you? / I hope everything is fine./ How are things going
with you?
/ How are you getting on in / getting along with…..?
3、解释写信的原因
（1）致谢：
/ I am greatly indebted to you for(the double)you have done on my behalf. / Thank you for your letter about studying in Canada. / I am writing to tell you how grateful I am for…
/ I would like to thank you most sincerely for…
（2）抱怨：
I am writing to complain about the poor service at your dining-room. / I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with / at…
/ I wish to make a complaint about…
/ I am writing to draw your attention to…. / I am afraid I have got a complaint about….（3）致歉：
/ I am writing to you because I am unable to…. / I am terribly sorry that…. / I would like to express my apologies for not being able to….（4）询问：
I would like to obtain /request/seek/inquire about some information about…
I would be grateful if you would be so kind as to provide me with certain essential
information regarding the following aspects. / I would like
（5）邀请
表示 “若你没有其他安排，请光临…”
If you have no other plans for Wednesday，April 8…，will you come to a little
informal dinner here at my home?
I hope that you have no previous engagement and can join us for the English
Evening at 7 on February 1st．
We should be very pleased if you could honor us with your company．
I’ll expect you at that time unless l hear from you to the contrary．
(6)祝贺
表示 “欣闻佳音，谨表祝贺。”
Permit me to present my congratulations to you upon your recent official
promotion．
Allow me to present my hearty congratulations on your elevation to the post of．．．
（四）结尾段：
1、发出请求
2、提供帮助
3、再次表示歉意或感激
4、期盼回信：R.S.V.P.1、发出请求
（1）Please give this matter your immediate attention.（2）I would very much appreciate it if……as soon as possible.（3）Please render me some valuable advice which is conductive to my final decision.2、提供帮助
（1）I hope these……will be helpful, and please feel free to contact me for more
information.（2）……will be taking responsibility for you and if you should need any assistance,she/he will be pleased to3、再次表示歉意或感激
（1）Thank you for your kind assistance.（2）Please accept my heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude, now and always.（3）I am sorry that I cannot……, and trust that you will understand.（4）In addition, let me apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.（5）I shall feel obliged by a reply at your earliest convenience.（6）Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
4、期盼回信：R.S.V.P.（1）I look forward to your prompt response.（2）Looking forward to a prompt reply,（3）I expect to hear from you very soon.范文
询问信
You are preparing for an English test and are in need of some reference books.Write a letter to the sales department of a bookstore to ask for:
1）detailed information about the books you want,2）methods of payment,3）time and way of delivery.To whom it may concern,I’m writing this letter to inquire about the English reference books I need for preparing for the entrance exams for graduate schools.Since I want to lay a solid foundation for English, I’m especially interested in grammar and vocabulary books.As far as the means of payment are concerned, I wonder if I can mail you the money through the post office.As you know, this is the most convenient way for me.Could you tell me how many days it will take the books to reach me? What’s more, if you can mail me the books, I’ll be much grateful.Thank you for your consideration and I’m looking forward to your reply.（118 words）
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
求职信
June 17th, 202_
Dear Sir/Madam,I am responding to your advertisement in China Daily on June 10th, 202_, which invites applications for interpreters.Enclosed with this letter is my resume which details my background.I believe that I am the best candidate for this position.In the first place, I have been studying for four years in Beijing Foreign Studies University, one of the most prestigious language schools in China, which has provided me with a desirable command of English skills.In the second place, I have taken part in a number of social activities in the past years, which have helped cultivate my team-spirit and creativity.Besides, I have attended training courses for interpretation and have obtained related certificates.Last but not least, I have worked as a part-time interpreter, so I am well prepared for this job.I would treasure the chance and exert every effort to do a good job if I had the luck to be provided with the position.Besides, I shall be much obliged if you will afford me an opportunity for an interview, and I appreciate a response from you at your earliest convenience.Thank you for considering this application.
邀请信
Directions: Suppose you are the dean of the History Department, Peking University.You want to invite Professor Herb Jason, a well-known scholar of Chinese history, to come to attend an international conference on Chinese history.You’ll cover the following points:
1.The purpose of the invitation
2.The time and place of the conference
3.Ask him a favor of presenting a lecture to your students during his stay
Write your letter in no less than 150 words.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter;use Li Ming instead.You do not need to write the address.Dear Professor Herb Jason,I am Li Ming, dean of the History Department, Peking University.I am writing to invite you to participate in an international convention that is to be held in Beijing from 22th to 25th, July, 202_.Since your visit in Beijing last year, all the teachers that attended your lecture have been deeply impressed with your thorough knowledge and profound understanding of the subject.We would be pleased if you could come, as our guest of honor, to the International Conference on Chinese History, If possible, would you please deliver a speech on whatever subject that interests you.Enclosed in this letter is a time schedule for the event.You would, of course, receive our standard honorarium to cover traveling and other expenses.When you arrive in Beijing, I will certainly meet you at the airport.Please let me know your date of arrival if you can come and tell us when you can make the trip.If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.Look forward to your reply.Yours sincerely,Li Ming
感谢信
Directions: Write a letter of thanks according to the following situation.Once you were ill and were hospitalized for a few weeks in the Chaoyang Medical Center, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province.During your stay the entire staff were kind to you.When you came back home, you wrote them a letter of thanks.Dear Sir/Madam,I’m writing to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the nurses and doctors in your hospital.Last month, while I was on a business trip in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, I suffered from a bad cold and a fever, so I was sent to Ward Rom 201, Chaoyang Medical Center.During my stay at hospital, nurses on duty patiently took my temperature, regularly examined my body, and often fed meals to me.In addition, doctors prescribed me the most effective drugs and gave the best medical advice.Thanks to the constant care from the hospital staff, I recovered quickly.Now that I have returned home, the excellent service of your hospital still impresses me.I believe that as patient, I have received the most professional treatment and the most considerate care.Please allow me to convey my sincere greetings toward the doctors and nurses that contribute all their efforts, patience and energy to their patients.Nothing can express my gratitude except my best wishes to them.If you have anything that needs my help, please don’t hesitate to contact me.Yours sincerely,Li Ming
书信
1.朋友之间联络建议类
2.部门机构投诉与意见类
朋友类
1.表示很高兴收到对方来信
2.直接针对对方的询问提出自己的建议
3.分析你给出建议的原因
4.在采纳和执行你的建议时需注意些什么？
5.表示盼望对方随时与你联系并盼望尽快收到对方的来信。
Templet
1.Dear ___,Pleased to receive your letter of(对方来信时间)，and thank you for your season’s greetings.2.As for ___ you asked me in your last letter, I’d like to suggest ___.3.① By___, you can not only___, But also ____.② Not to mention that ____。
4.① Therefore, in order to___, you’d better ___.② As for ____, you should ___.③ Meanwhile,____.④ Last but not the least, ___.5.①Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have other questions.② Looking forward to hearing from you soon.③ Sincerely yours
A letter to a Schoolmate
Dear Xiao Wang,Pleased to receive your letter of June 26, and thank you for your season’s greetings(用作圣诞问候语).As for your one week holiday arrangement you asked me in your last letter, I’d like to suggest you visit some famous places of interests in Beijing, such as the Palace Museum and the Great Wall.By visiting these places, you can not only enjoy yourself, but also get to know more histories about Beijing.Not to mention that you will find Beijing develops so fast.Therefore, in order to have a good time, you’d better remember a few points.As for a better holiday you should take a pair of comfortable shoes.Meanwhile, remember to take your student card with you.Last but not least, take care of yourself on the trip.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have other questions.Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely yours,Zhang Ying
投诉意见类-公文
1.表明身份，提出要求
2.指出对方问题所在 3.针对上述问题提出建议和意见，并说明原因
4.提出希望，1.Dear ___,This letters comes to youfrom ___.In it, Some opinions are put forward for you to reflect upon.2.As you know, ___.(谈论的对象)But unfortunately, ___(不好的方面)
____(例一)
Besides, ___(例二)
What’s more,____(例三)
3.According to those mentioned above, I strongly recommend that ___.The reason for this is obvious.Only when ____ can we ____.4.To be brief, though a bit dissatisfied with ___, I do believe that, with the efforts of all people concerned, we can solve the problems there.Thank you for your attention/time.Faithfully yours, ___.A letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus
Dear Mr.President,This letter comes to you from one of your students.In it, some opinions are put forward for you to reflect upon.As you know, students are the main customers of the university canteen.But
unfortunately, we don’t find the service there is satisfying sometimes.The food tastes very bad.Besides, the canteen is always dirty.And what’s more, the fare is too high.According to those mentioned above, I strongly recommend that the workers of canteen should improve their service quality.The reason for this is obvious.Only when we have good meals can we study harder.To be brief, though a bit dissatisfied with the present canteen conditions, I do believe that, with the efforts of all people concerned, we can solve the problems there.Thank you for your attention.Faithfully yours,Li Ming
第三篇：英语应用文写作精品
202_考研英语应用文写作精品范文
一、投诉信参考范文 Directions: You live in a room in college which you share with another student.You find it very difficult to work there because your roommate always has friends visiting.He/She has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and: 1）ask for a new room next term, 2）you would prefer a single room, 3）explain your reasons.Don’t sign your own name at the end of your letter, using“Li Ming”instead.Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express/air dissatisfaction/disappointment/concern regarding accommodation.I would prefer to move into a single room next semester, as I find the present sharing arrangement inconvenient.I must explain that the reason for my dissatisfaction is my roommate’s inconsiderate behavior.For one thing, his friends are constantly visiting him;for another, he regularly holds noisy parties.To solve this difficulty/surmount this difficulty/improve this situation/crack this hard nut, I hope to draw the attention of the authorities concerned.I am sure you will agree that the only solution for me is to move into a room of my own.Therefore, I would be grateful if you could find a single room for me, preferably not in the same building but as near to the college campus as possible.Yours sincerely，Li Ming(136 words)
(128 words)
二、求职信参考范文 Directions: You want to apply for the following post/position: Waiter/waitress required for evening work.Write a letter: 1）show your interest, 2）describe your previous experience, 3）explain why you would be suitable for the job.Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter, using “Li Ming” instead.Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my interest in your recently advertised position for a waitress.Enclosed with this letter is my resume, which further details my previous work experience and qualifications.Not only do my qualifications and work experience make me a perfect candidate for the job, my personality is well suited to working as a waitress.I am a very friendly person who can quickly establish rapport with people of all ages.I would like to meet with you at your earliest convenience, to discuss the possibility of working at your restaurant.Thank you for your consideration of my application.I look forward to meeting you in the near future.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（119 words）
三、建议信参考范文 Directions: You have a friend who is about to enter university, and he wants you to advise him on which subject to specialize in—history, in which he is very interested, or computer science, which offers better job prospects.1）Give your suggestions.2）Explain the reasons.3）Other recommendation.Dear Wangcai, You have asked me for my advice concerning/regarding whether you should study history or computer science at university, and I will try to make some useful/practical/conducive suggestions/proposals/recommendations.You must keep in mind that, above all, your university training is a preparation for your future career.There is no doubt that the field of computer science offers far wider job opportunities than history.Besides, for the foreseeable future, not only will it be necessary for everyone to be computer-literate, it will also be necessary to be equipped with computer skills merely to earn a living.Of course, I would recommend that you keep up your reading of history in your spare time.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（111 words）
四、请求信参考范文 Directions: You find your study load is too heavy.Write a letter to your college teacher: 1）you need to withdraw from two courses, 2）explain the reasons, 3）ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.Dear Professor Shakespeare, I am writing to formally request to withdraw from two courses: Introduction to Elementary Education and Teaching Methods.The main reason for reducing my course load is that I am finding it extremely difficult to manage six courses.Because I really have to work part time, I have no other choice but to decrease my course load.I would also like to request a tuition refund.I am sorry for any inconveniences I have caused by this change in plans.This decision was not taken lightly, and I do appreciate the kind consideration you have shown to me.Thank you for your attention to these requests.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 82036600.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（134 words）
五、邀请信参考范文 Directions: You want to invite some friends to a party.Write an invitation letter to them inpidually: 1）Invite them to the party.2）Elaborate on the reason why such a party should be held.3）What activities will be arranged for them.Dear Xiaobao, I will hold a dinner party at my house on April 1, 202_ to celebrate Mr.Old Fish’s marriage with Miss Fujiwora.As you are a close friend of us, we would very much like you to participate in the celebration and share our joy.The occasion will start at seven o’clock in the evening, with the showing of their wedding ceremony.This will be followed by a dinner party.At around ten, we will hold a small musical soiree, at which a band will perform some works by Bach and Strauss.If you do not have any prior appointment on April 1, we look forward to the pleasure of your company.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（118 words）
六、道歉信参考范文 Directions: You have already had a date with your friend but suddenly have another thing to do and you have to tell your friend that you can’t go.Express your reason clearly in about 100 words.Do not sign your name at the end of the letter.Use “Li Ming” instead.Don’t write the address.Dear Jane, I am excessively sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to come this afternoon because I have to go to the airport at 2:00 p.m.to meet an overseas visitor from Australia.I really have kept our date in my mind all these days.However, I received my boss’e-mail this morning, and he asked me to go to the airport to meet one of his friends from abroad.It’s sudden and urgent and I must go.I’m sorry for any inconvenience caused.Please forgive me.Would you please ring me up to make another time? We may meet again and I hope to see you soon.Sincerely，Li Ming（115 words）
七、感谢信参考范文 Directions: While your family was on vacation, your friend, Mary looked after your dog, Smart.Now you came back, write a letter to her to show your gratitude.Your letter should be no less than 100 words.You don’t need to write the address.Don’t sign your own name at the end of the letter;use “Li Ming” instead.Dear Mary, I am writing to express our heartfelt thanks for your taking good care of Smart while we were on holiday.He was such a happy dog when we got home.We knew he must have had lots of loving attention.When we picked up him from the kennel in your home he would whimper and carry on for hours.You not only saved us some money, but also spared us the worry about him while we were away.Your kind help is very appreciated, not only by Smart, but also by our whole family as well.Please accept our thanks again.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（107 words）
八、询问信参考范文 Directions: As part of a student social survey project, you are leading a group to visit an exhibition in a small town.Write a letter: 1）ask for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, 2）the dates of its opening and closing, 3）any discounts.Dear Sir or Madam, I am organizing a group of students to pay a visit to the historical exhibition in your town.I am writing the letter in purpose of inquiring/seeking/obtaining/requesting information concerning/regarding the following aspects.First of all, what is the size of the exhibition, what is its theme and what objects are on display? Secondly, what are the dates between which the exhibition will be held, and what are the daily opening hours? I must point out that I hope to bring over students to the exhibition.So I would like to inquire if there is any discount available on entrance tickets for students.I look forward to your reply.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（116 words）
九、推荐信参考范文 Directions: One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers.Write a letter: 1）Recommend him/her.2）Describe his/her past experience.3）Explain the reasons.Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to you to recommend one of my best friends, Zhou Botong, for this post.With his outstanding leadership and cheerful personality, he was elected chairperson of the Student Union of Fudan University several times.Busy as he was, he completed his major, teenage psychology, with an outstanding school record.Upon graduation he was assigned to be a teacher in Fudan Middle School.What’s more, he loves his job and enjoys working with children.This has won him great popularity among his students.Therefore, I do not hesitate to recommend him as an ideal candidate for the post you advertised.I am sure you will make a wise decision in hiring him.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（122 words）
十、祝贺信参考范文 Directions：
Suppose that your friend’s birthday is coming.Write a letter in about 100 words to congratulate her.Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter, using “Li Ming” instead.Dear Helen, I remember all the time that your birthday is around the corner.I am sure all the friends and relatives are planning a grand birthday party and happy surprises for you.May I join them in wishing you a happy birthday? How I wish I could stretch out my hand to shake with you, but you are so far away on the other side of the globe.Do you know how much I cherish our friendship during the past ten years, and how much I anticipate maintaining it for the years to come? I write this letter to send my heartiest congratulations.I am sure that your birthday party will be a great success and I wish you many happy returns.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（126 words）
十一、辞职信参考范文 Directions: You have been working in Morning Star Company for two years.However, you want to pursue your Master’s degree this September.You decide to quit.Write a letter to your boss, Mr.Johnson, telling him your decision, stating your reason(s), and making an apology.Write your letter with no less than 100 words.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter, use “Li Ming” instead.You do not need to write the address.Dear Mr.Johnson, I am sure it will come as no surprise that I wish to resign my position as a sales representative.I have enjoyed working with you and the staff in the Morning Star Company for these two years.Yon have given me plenty of help and encouragement.However, our work with local community groups has inspired me to return for my Master’s degree in social work.I appreciate how valuable such a degree can be in my field of endeavor.I’d like to pursue my Master’s degree in autumn, and would appreciate it if you would accept my resignation before September 3.I will be able to stay on through the summer and help you find a replacement for my position.Thank you for all the patience, wisdom, and experience that you shared with me.I will always remember my time with the Morning Star with great affection, and hope to work with you and the staff again in the future.I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（175 words）
十二、介绍信参考范文 Directions: You are writing your first letter to a pen pal.1）Describe your previous studies and work experience.2）Your current activities, hobbies and interests.3）Suggest meeting him/her.Dear Audrey, Hi!My name is Li Ming.I am very glad to have this chance to write to you and become pen pals.Let me first introduce myself.I’m currently working as a computer programmer in a large multi-national company.I graduated from Beijing Normal University with a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science in 202_.My hobbies include listening to pop music and traveling.This summer, I will be traveling with Mr.Yang Guo to Norway.If you are free, I would be very happy to meet you in person.Well, let me finish here.I am already eagerly awaiting your reply.I hope that we can become good friends.Yours sincerely，Li Ming（115 words）
十三、申请信参考范文 Directions: You are a student of Fudan University.Write an application to get a scholarship for your graduate study in another university in America.You should write about 100 words.Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter, using “Li Ming”instead.You do not need to write the address.Dear Sir, I am writing to apply for a scholarship in your university in order that I could pursue my graduate study for the Master’s Degree in your university.Here is my personal information for you.I was born in 1981 in Shanghai.I was admitted to the Physics Department of Fudan University in 202_ and will graduate this June.During my four academic years, besides my major, physics, I also take such selective courses as chemistry, computer and mathematics.I have made straight grades on all required subjects.Moreover, I have passed CET6 and kept on learning English all these years.So I don’t think I will have any problems in language during my study in your country.If my application could be taken into favorable consideration, I would be most grateful.And I am looking forward to your early reply.Enclosed are my score reports on all subjects and two recommendations.Sincerely yours，Li Ming（157 words）
十四、便笺参考范文 Directions: Suppose that you cannot return the book to Ma Bin in person for some emergency and will ask someone else to return it.Write a note in about 100 words to inform him of it.Do not sign your own name at the end of your note, using “Li Ming” instead.Dear Ma Bin, I would like to apologize for my not being able to return in person the book you lent me last Wednesday.You know, I have done a parttime job as a private teacher.Originally the lessons were scheduled on Saturday.But it happens that my student is going to take part in a football match this Saturday, the day after tomorrow and so the lesson is shifted to tomorrow evening, which renders me to meet you then.But don’t worry.I have asked a classmate to return that book for me.She is a pretty girl with short curly hair, and will go to your dormitory at 7:00 tomorrow evening.Thank you again for your book.It is really helpful to my English assignment.Yours, Li Ming(130 words)
十五、通知参考范文 Directions: Write a notice in about 100 words for the Office of Fudan University to inform the teachers, workers and some students of a meeting to commend the advanced teachers and workers.NOTICE To commend the advanced teachers and workers, whose performance is outstanding in the year of 202_, a meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m.in the first Meeting Room on Friday.Our president will preside over the meeting in person and make a year-end summing up of the work of our university.What makes us feel even more honored is that the director of the Bureau of Education will attend the meeting, make an encouragement speech, and give out rewards to the advanced teachers and workers personally.All teachers, staff and junior and senior students are requested to be present on time.The Office of Fudan University
Dec.27, 202_（112 words）
十六、备忘录参考范文 Directions: You are the president of a company.Write a memo to Percy Shelley, the vice-president on the employee’s training on computer: 1）the need to train the employees, 2）detailed information, 3）ask him to write a plan.To: Percy Shelley, Vice President From: Li Ming, President Date: January 10th, 202_ Subject: Computer Training of the Staff
As we discussed earlier this week, I agree with you that our firm is faced up with problem of the high rate of computer illiteracy of the staff.We need to make up a plan for training our employees in the new field.I would like you to design our own inhouse computertraining program.We had better classify the employees and put them through the program in turn.Write up a brief proposal, describing what you think the program should cover.Assume the class runs four hours a week for ten weeks.Also, assume people have no prior computer knowledge or any formal course work in computer science.
第四篇：英语应用文写作
Practical Writing Models
实用英文写作范文
Dear Sir,My name is Li Kang.I am going to graduate from Department of Mathematics in Nanjing University in June next year.I am very eager to enter the Graduate School of your University next fall to study applied mathematics for master’s degree.I entered … University in 202_.During my 3 years at this university, I passed all the required courses of study with satisfactory marks, wining scholarship each semester.In addition, I also took an active part in extracurricular activities.I won the second prize in the National English Contest in 202_, and have been the chairman of students’ Union of my department for 2 years, from which I accumulated plenty of social and work experience.… Enclosed in the letter are my materials concerning the application.Please feel free to write to me and ask for further information and documentation if you have any question.It would be very kind of you if you will consider my application and give me the earliest reply.Yours sincerely,Li Kang
Dear Sir:
I was pleased to see your ad in Chengdu Shang Bao on May 10, 202_ for a sales engineer.In July 1 I will receive my Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from SWJTU, and I would like to be considered for the post.I believe I could do a satisfactory work for your company because both my education and work experience have been in line with the duties you outlined in your ad.As indicated in my attached resume, my main degree course is concerned with basic electronic topics.But I also have taken such courses as Marketing, Consumer Behavior Strategies and Psychology, and all available opportunities to increase my knowledge in both fields.As for my English ability, I have already passed the national CET(Band 4)with excellent results and I have even worked two summers as an English interpreter at Chengdu Travel Service.I will be available for interview at any time, and look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully,…
Dear Sirs,I have learned from an advertisement that your university will offer a three-month Advanced English Program for foreign students from June to September.I would like to6
inquire into the possibility of my being enrolled in such a course.At present, I am a senior student at the Department of Civil Engineering, … University.When I graduate next year, I will be working for the Head Office of China Construction Cooperation, dealing with projects abroad.My prospective employer suggests that I take an additional course to improve my proficiency in spoken and written English.My knowledge of English is adequate for me to survive the period of training in your country, for I have passed English Test Band Four, which is sponsored by China Education Committee.I should be grateful if you could give me an early reply with a set ofapplication form.Sincerely yours,Wang Ming
4.A Letter of Thanks感谢信
范文1 Thanks for One’s Hospitality
Dear Linder,My visit with you last weekend was a real pleasure.Thank you for yourhospitality.I enjoyed every moment.Yours sincerely,Joan
范文 2Thanks for a Gift
Dear Lynn,I just love the vase you sent me!It is so delicate, yet so gorgeous.It is one of the nicest birthday presents I have ever received.I will place the vase on our dining table and put the most beautiful flowers in it.You really should come and see for yourself how lovely the vase looks in our dining room.With love, and a special hug and kiss,Helen
5.Memo Writing备忘录写作
A memo is a useful note to convey messages.The following should be covered in your memo:
1.To whom it is addressed.2.From whom it comes.3.The subject of the memo.4.The date.5.Brief, simple and to-the-point instructions, inquiries, requests or information.范文1A Memo on a Welcome Luncheon
Date: Oct.8, 202_
To: Dr.David Clinton
From: Dr.Frank White
Re: Luncheon to Welcome Professor Wang
This is a reminder of the invitation to a luncheon to welcome Prof.Wang Xinfrom Peking University.During the luncheon Professor Wang will make apresentation to the university library.The luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 202_, at 12:00 noon,at the Students Union Club.范文 2A Memo to Students Living in Student Dorms
To: All residents of Building 10
From: The Domestic Bursar
Date: September 11, 202_
BATHROOMS AND TOILETS
Due to the repairs being completed in the bathrooms and toilets in Building 9,it would be helpful if residents did not use them for a few days.Hopefully they should be ready by next Tuesday, but to have a completely satisfactory job done, the floors MUST NOT BE WALKED ON for 24 hours at least.6.英文简历范文
范文 1
Chinese Name: Guoqiang Zhang
English Name: Eddy Zhang
(外企习惯以英文名字作为同事间的称呼，如果你有英文名字，将会首先给你的面试官一份亲切感。)
Sex: Male
Born: 6/12/82
University: South West Jiao Tong University
Major: Marketing
Address: 328#, South West Jiao Tong University
Telephone: 1398****451
Email: ****@163.com
(不论你是肥环瘦燕，还是鹤立鸡群，“身高体重”的话题都不要在简历中提及。在西方文化中，“身高体重”属于特别隐私性的话题。另外，政治色彩越少越好，老外一般没有兴趣知道你的政治隐私。)
Job Objective:
A Position offering challenge and responsibility in the realm of consumer affairs or marketing.Education:
202_-2007South West Jiao Tong University, College of Economic Management.Graduating in July with a B.S.degree in Marketing.Fields of study include: economics, marketing, business law, statistics, calculus, psychology, sociology, social and managerial concepts in marketing, consumer behavior, sales force management, product policy, marketing research and forecast, marketing strategies.1997-2003The No.2 Middle School of Xi’an, Shanxi Province.(第二部分教育背景必须注意:求职者受教育的时间排列顺序与中文简历中的时间排列顺序正好相反，也就是说，是从求职者的最高教育层次写起。
Social Activities:
202_-202_ Secretary of the Class League Branch.202_-202_ Class monitor.Summer Jobs:
202_: Administrative Assistant in Sales Department of Xi’an Nokia Factory.Responsible for
public relations, correspondence, expense reports, record keeping, inventory catalog.202_: Provisional employee of Sales Department of Xi“an Lijun Medical Instruments &
Equipment(Holdings)Company.Responsible for sorting orders, shipping
arrangements, deliveries.Hobbies: Internet-surfing, tennis, travel.English Proficiency: College English Test-Band Six.Computer Skills: Microsoft office, Adobe Photoshop, etc.References will be furnished upon request.(大多数外企对英语及计算机水平都有一定的要求，个人的语言水平、程度可单列说明。)
范文 2
Name: Li PengEnglish Name: Win
Personal Data:
Sex: maleAge: 23Marital status: Single
Native place: Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Mobile: 1373633558
3Educational background:
Major: Business Administration
Graduate school: South West Jiao Tong University
Degree: Bachelor
Education:
202_.9--202_.6: South West Jiao Tong University, majoring in business administration.Academic main courses:
management of human resources/ production and business administration /operation
management /strategic management /quality management / marketing/ international trade / principles of management /groundwork of accounting /economic law, etc.English skills:
Have a good command of both spoken and written English;
Certificate of CET Band 6
Computer abilities:
skilled in use of windows / office2003
Self assessment:
An energetic, adaptable and able man, cooperative and honest to others.Employment experience :
202_/6--202_/10: sale car accessories kits to abroad in Wenzhou Qishijiayin Car
Accessories Co.Ltd
202_/10--202_/3: General manager assistant, assisting the manager to open a good market to sale car accessories in southeast Asia , 2 million RMB per month now, and it will be added month by month.Position wanted:
To obtain a challenging position as an assistant for a manager, especially in human
resource management / sale part.信息性文摘(Information Abstract)应该用简洁、明确的语言(一般不超过150 words)将论文的”目的(Purposes)“，主要的研究”过程(Procedures)“及所采用的”方法(Methods)“，由此得到的主要 ”结果(Results)“和得出的重要”结论(Conclusions)"表达清楚。如有可能，还应尽量提一句论文结果和结论的应用范围和应用情况。也就是说，要写好英文摘要，作者必须回答好以下几个问题：
1)本文的目的或要解决的问题(What I want to do?)
2)解决问题的方法及过程(How I did it?)
3)主要结果及结论(What results did I get and what conclusions can I draw?)
4)本文的创新、独到之处(What is new and original in this paper?)
英文摘要各部分的写作
英文摘要的写作并没有一成不变的格式，但一般来说，英文摘要是对原始文献不加诠释或评论的准确而简短的概括，并要求它能反映原始文献的主要信息。
1.目的（What I want to do?）
主要说明作者写作此文的目的，或本文主要解决的问题。一般来说，一篇好的英文摘要，一开头就应该把作者本文的目的或要解决的主要问题非常明确地交待清楚。
2.过程与方法(How I did it?)
主要说明作者主要工作过程及所用的方法，也应包括众多的边界条件，使用的主要设备和仪器。在英文摘要中，过程与方法的阐述起着承前启后的作用。开头交待了要解决的问题(What I want to do)之后，接着要回答的自然就是如何解决问题(How I did it)，而且，最后的结果和结论也往往与研究过程及方法是密切相关的。
3.结果和结论(What results did I get and what conclusions can I draw?)
结果和结论部分代表着文章的主要成就和贡献，论文有没有价值，值不值得读者阅读，主要取决于你所获得的结果和所得出的结论。因此，在写作结果和结论部分时，一般都要尽量结合实验结果或仿真结果的图、表、曲线等来加以说明，使结论部分言之有物，有根有据；同时，对那些看不懂中文的英文读者来说，通过这些图表，结合英文摘要的说明就可以比较清楚地了解论文的结果和结论。也只有这样，论文的结论才有说服力。
4.如何提高英文摘要的文字效能
为了提高文字效能，应尽量删去所有多余的字、句。
5.关于英文摘要的句法
三个一般原则：
1)尽量用短句(use short sentences)。
2)描述作者的工作一般用过去时态(因为工作是在过去做的)，但在陈述由这些工作所得出的结论时，应该用现在时态。
3)一般都应使用动词的主动语态，如：写成A exceeds B比写成B is exceeded by A更好。
范文
将下面这篇约500词的原文按要求写成约150词的摘要。
原文：
原文：
How New York Became America's Largest City
In the 18th century New York was smaller than Philadelphia and Boston.Today it is the largest city in America.How can the change in its size and importance be explained？
To answer this question we must consider certain facts about geography，history，and economics.Together these three will explain the huge growth of the most famous city in America.The map of the Northeast shows that four of the most heavily populated areas in this region are around seaports.At these points materials from across the sea enter the United States，and the product of the land are sent there for export across the sea.Economists know that places where transportation lines meet are good places for making raw materials into finished goods.That is why seaports often have cities nearby.But cities like New York needed more than their geographical location in order to become great industrial centers.Their development did not happen simply by chance.About 1815，when many Americans from the east coast had already moved toward the west，trade routes from the ports to the central regions of the country began to be a serious problem.The slow wagons of that time，drawn by horses or oxen，were too expensive for moving heavy freight very far.Americans had long admired Europe's canals.In New York State a canal seemed the best solution to the transportation problem.From the eastern end of Lake Erie all the way across the state to the Hudson River there is a long strip of low land.Here the Erie Canal was constructed.After several years of work it was completed in 1825.The canal produced an immediate effect.Freight costs were cut to about one-tenth of what had been.New York City，which had been smaller than Philadelphia and Boston，quickly became the leading city of the coast.In the years that followed，transportation routes on the Great Lakes were joined to routes on the Mississippi River.Then New York City became the end point of a great inland shipping system that extended from the Atlantic Ocean far up the western branches of the Mississippi.The coming of the railroads made canal shipping less important，but it tied New York even more closely to the central regions of the country.It was easier for people in the central states to ship their goods to New York for export overseas.Exports from New York were greater than imports.Consequently，shipping companies were eager to fill their ships with passengers on the return trip from Europe.Passengers could come from Europe very cheaply as a result.Thus New York became the greatest port for receiving people from European countries.Many of these people remained in the city.Others stayed in New York for a few weeks，months，or years，and then moved to other parts of the United States.For these great number of new Americans New York had to provide homes，goods，and services.Their labor helped the city be come great.摘要
How New York Became America's Largest City
New York was once smaller than Philadelphia and Boston，but now it is America's largest city because of geography，history and economics.New York was located at the seaport where materials were imported to the US and the products of the US were sent abroad across the sea.The city was further developed when the Erie Canal was completed in 1825.This linked Lake Erie to New York via the Hudson River and the cost of transporting goods to those who had settled inland was cut down.In addition，the Great Lakes were soon linked to the Mississippi.Later，railroads tied New York closer to the central states，whose goods were exported via New York.Fewer goods were imported，so cheap passages were available from Europe.New York became the main port for receiving Europeans，many of whom stayed in the city and helped it become great.
第五篇：英语应用文写作
Letters of application-1(for a scholarship)
Daizong Street
Tai’an, Shandong 271018
China
April 10, 202_
The World Bank
Attention: Scholarship Program
1919 World Trade BuildingFirst Avenue
New York, NY 10001
U.S.A.Dear Sirs:
I have recently heard that the World Bank is offering scholarship for those who are going to study languages at a university.I would like to have you send me an application form.I received a score of 620 on TOEFL taken October 25, 202_, and would like to improve my English abilities by studying in an English university.Although my major is biochemistry, I want to improve my English well enough to translate recent Chinese research in my field into English for publication in the West.Thank you for considering me.Sincerely yours,(signature)
Huang Houping
Letter of application-2(for a position)
338E.44th St.New York, NY 10017
U.S.A.May 5, 202_
Professor Li Bing
Department of English
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing 100081
P.R.C.Dear Professor Li,I am interested in teaching English in the People’s Republic of China.I am qualified to teach reading, writing and literature.An acquaintance of mine, Mr.Zhang Wei of your University suggested that I should write to you.Presently, I work as a teaching assistant in a college in Los Angeles, California.My background is strong in the liberal arts, especially in the English language.I have got my Ph.D.degree in linguistics from university of Michigan.Enclosed you will find a copy of my resume.Basically, I am interested in a position as a foreign language expert or as a teacher.If you have any position available, please allow me to interview with you.Thank you for your time and consideration.Respectfully yours,Martin Lews
Encl.Letter of application-3(for further study)
Dept of Computer Science
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084
P.R.C.Feb.28, 202_
Professor S.M.Smith
Computer Engineering Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Mass, 02139
Dear Professor Smith,I am writing to you about the possibility of further studies in the field of Computer Engineering leading to the Ph.D degree at your institution.Would you please send me the necessary information and forms?
I am 25, male, majoring in computer science.I received my B.E.(Computer Science)in June 202_ and M.E.(Computer Science)in March 202_ from Tsinghua University in Beijing.I kept on ranking in the upper 5% of my undergraduate class and graduate class.I do believe that the doctorate-oriented study at your institution is of great help for my further study in the area of Computer Science.I have taken the TOEFL Test(score 637)and GRE General Test(score 2170).I am going to take the GRE Subject Test on Computer Science this summer.Thank you very much.I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely yours,Sensen Li
Encl.: resume
Letter of application-4(for a part time job)
College of Life Science,Shandong Agricultural University,61 Daizong Street,Tai’an 271018.April 10, 202_
Dr.Wang Dequan,Department of Pathology,Tai’an Central Hospital,Tai’an 271000.Dear Dr.Wang,I would like to apply for the position of part-time lab assistant that my organic chemistry instructor, Professor Fang Jin-yi, told me about.I feel both my academic background and my work experience qualify me for this job.I am presently a junior majoring Biological Science at Shandong Agricultural University.During the past years I have taken courses in biochemistry, cytology(细胞学)and physical chemistry.I have had experience in the laboratory and I am familiar with most basic procedures.Last summer I worked for the Provincial Drug Administration studying the effect of artificial sweeteners on rats.In this position, I prepared frozen sections and did computer correlations of study results.After graduation I expect to apply to medical school and eventually become a pathologist.Working in your department would enable me to gain more insight into this field as well as contribute something to it.I have enclosed a resume, and I will be available for an interview at your convenience.Sincerely yours
(signature)
Zhang Xi
Letter of application-5(for a teaching job)
Toute 1, Box 19
Mound City
Kansas 66056
U.S.A.April 10, 202_
Chair of Personnel Office
Shandong Agricultural University
Daizong Street
Tai’an 271018
China
Dear Sir:
I have heard from Dr.Joseph Thomas, Pittsburg University that your university wants English teachers to teach in Foreign Languages Department.I am interested in being considered for a teaching position in FLD for the 202_-202_ school year.I graduated from Harris Teacher’s College in 1965, and have teaching experience for more than 40 years.I have
enclosed a copy of my resume, which will show my background.Dr.Thomas has offered to give you further information about me.Thank you for considering this application.Sincerely yours,(signature)
Betty Jane Marcum
(Enclosure)
DATA SHEET
Name: Betty Jane Marcum
Address: Route 1, Box 19, Mound City, Kansas, 66056, U.S.A.Birth Date: January 18, 1940
Heath: Excellent, no allergies or handicaps
Education: Beaumont High School-Diploma, 1956
Harris Teacher’s College-B.A.Degree, ranked 2nd in graduating class-1965
Post-graduate work-six hours at No.Univer./St.Louis 27 hours at Pitts.State Univer.Certified to teach: Grades kindergarten through 12
All subjects-K-8
Biology 9-12
Teaching Experience: 1965-1966, St.Louis, Mo.-Grade 4
1966-1970-Overland, Mo.-grades 3-6
1970-1974, stayed home with my infant son
1974-present, U.S.D.346., Mound City, KS.Subjects taught here:
High school Spanish
High school English
High school General Science
High school Biology
Twelfth grade Advance Placement Biology
Junior High(grade 7 and 8)General Science
Coached Jr.High boy’s track
Jr.High girl’s basketball
Advocate: Writing, radio broadcasting, reading, speaking
Family: Husband, George W.Marcum, Jr., Married 28 years
Daughter, Amy, age 27, married
Son, James, age 21, Completing his last year in college
References: Mr.Gary wimmer, Superintendent
U.S.D.346
Mound City, Kansas 66056
Mr.Dwayne Osborne, Principal
Jayhawk Linn High School
Box D
Mound City, Kansas 66056
Mr.Vanetta Sabine-(Friend of eight years)
Box 536
Pleasanton, KS 66075
Letter of application-6(for a job)
Dear Mrs.Lesser,I am writing in response to your ad in the Austin American-Statesman for a Technical Writer/Intern.I have attached a copy of my resume for your interview.During the past five yours, I have gained valuable experience in various types of technical writing, documentation, and graphic design.I have written technical specifications, government contracts, and white papers for International
Software Systems, Inc., in conjunction with several branches of the United States Army and Navy.I have also edited several ads that were published in major magazines for Object International(such as PC World, PC Weekly, and ORACLE).In my current position at Dell Computer Corporation, I have written and illustrated an employee handbook and documented and flowcharted several corporate processes(such as hiring processes, EMI procedures and flowchart maps for engineering reviews and checkpoints).I am currently in process of completing my Associate Degree in Communication at Austin Community College.Once I achieve this degree, I plan to transfer to the University of Texas(at Austin)to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.While my studies at UT have been invaluable to my career goals, your intern program provides an important element.I have been searching for employment opportunity like this one that combines my continuing education with practical experience in technical writing.In the past, several team members from your organization have assisted me in completing projects on a contract basis.They were instrumental in enhancing documents and work reflected a strong sense of pride and professionalism.Since these are the same business ethics I strive for personally, I can think of no better learning environment than joining an organization such as yours.I look forward to having the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications with you.Sincerely yours,Carol N.Brand
Enclosure: resume
A good example of memo
To:Dong Fang, Head Reference Librarian
From: Liu Jian, Reference Assistant
Subject: Implementing Open Shelves in the Reference
Section
Date:May 10, 202_
The purpose of this memo is to recommend a new shelving system for books in the reference section of our library.Following are(1)a background statement,(2)a discussion of the new system, and(3)recommendations.Background
Under the present system of closed shelves, students wishing to consult reference books must fill out a requisition slip, wait in line, give the requisition to a desk person, and wait some more time before receiving the desired book.This system is time-consuming, unwieldy, and ineffective.The result is that students do not like to use the reference facility of the library.New System
I propose that we switch to an open-shelf system at once.The transition can be made simply by eliminating the desk that forms the front of the reference section.The fear of theft that some people have voiced could be eliminated by using the magnetic detection system that is already in place.The benefit of open shelves would be a reduction in personnel and free access to a needed library resource.Recommendations
To implement the open-shelf system we should proceed with the following changes:
1.1.Eliminate the front reference desk.2.2.Maintain a central information desk.3.3.Reassign all but two librarians who presently work at the front reference desk.I am certain that these changes will do much to improve the service that this section of the library provides.
