Practical Writing (Second Edition)
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Summary
This book is selective in its content, staying close to students' actual circumstances, meeting their real needs, and focusing on developing their writing skills. Every type of practical writing that students need for schoolwork, social practice, and job hunting after graduation is covered in detail. At the same time, the sample texts are chosen to reflect students' study and daily life, so they are easy to digest and absorb, and students can draw insights from them and thus develop practical writing ability. In terms of style, the book draws on and carries forward the fine tradition of Chinese practical writing, emphasizing emotional engagement and literary flavor, and striving to balance practicality, skills, and interest, so that teachers teach enjoyably and students learn with ease, maximizing teaching quality. In terms of knowledge, the book does not aim to go deep but to explain thoroughly, keeping knowledge points clear so that students truly gain something and their writing ability is well developed. The book can be used as a textbook in higher vocational schools, junior colleges, adult colleges, and various technical colleges, and can also serve as a desk reference for staff in government offices, organizations, and enterprises and institutions.
Editor's review
The standout value of Applied Writing (Second Edition) lies in anchoring applied writing training firmly in students' real needs: from study at school and social practice to job seeking and employment, it covers all document types students may use. The content is selected not for breadth but for clear and thorough explanation. The writing continues the Chinese tradition of applied writing that emphasizes emotional engagement and literary flavor, balancing practicality, skills, and interest. This reduces the burden on teachers and makes the book accessible and easy for students to learn from. The sample texts are close to student life and easy to imitate, absorb, and turn into writing ability, which is what distinguishes this book from ordinary applied writing textbooks. Readers may treat it as a combination of reference book and workbook: first read through the knowledge framework for each document type, then study the sample texts to grasp the writing approach, and finally practice by writing in their own study, internship, or job-seeking contexts, building ability through real tasks. For staff in government offices, organizations, and enterprises who need desk reference, the book's clear knowledge points also make it easy to consult as needed.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Students at higher vocational colleges and junior colleges who need to systematically master applied writing skills
- Students at adult higher education institutions and various technical colleges who want textbooks that are practical and suitable for self-study
- Students about to take part in social practice or job seeking who need to write notices, applications, resumes, and other practical documents
- Staff in government offices, organizations, and enterprises who need desk reference for common document types
Not a good fit for
- Readers engaged in literary creation or academic paper writing; this book focuses on everyday applied document types
- Professionals with mature official document writing experience seeking advanced theoretical research
- Undergraduates who want to systematically study the theoretical system of writing studies; this book does not aim for depth
Reading tips
- Browse the table of contents first to map the framework of document types, then study in order of scenarios such as study at school, social practice, and job seeking.
- For each document type, read the knowledge explanation first, then analyze the structure of the sample text, and finally write an imitation piece on the same topic.
- Keep the book at hand as a reference tool and use the document-type index for quick consultation when facing actual writing tasks.
- After each chapter, write according to your own real needs, such as an event notice or a job-seeking resume, and ask others for feedback.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 内容简介
- 前言
- 第一章 通论
- 第一节 应用文的特点和社会作用
- 第二节 应用文的构成要素
- 第三节 应用文的写作要求
- 第四节 怎样培养应用写作能力
- 第二章 公文
- 第一节 公文概述
- 第二节 决议
- 第三节 决定
- 第四节 命令
- 第五节 公报
- 第六节 公告
- 第七节 通告
- 第八节 意见
- 第九节 通知
- 第十节 通报
- 第十一节 报告
- 第十二节 请示
- 第十三节 批复
- 第十四节 议案
- 第十五节 函
- 第十六节 纪要
- 第三章 规章制度应用文
- 第一节 规章制度应用文概述
- 第二节 准则
- 第三节 守则
- 第四节 规则
- 第五节 规程
- 第六节 须知
- 第七节 制度
- 第八节 章程
- 第九节 公约
- 第十节 职责
- 第十一节 规范
- 第四章 事务应用文
- 第一节 事务文书概述
- 第二节 计划
- 第三节 总结
- 第四节 简报
- 第五节 调查报告
- 第六节 会议记录
- 第七节 先进事迹材料
- 第八节 声明
- 第五章 日常应用文
- 第一节 日常文书概述
- 第二节 感谢信
- 第三节 申请书
- 第四节 倡议书
- 第五节 建议书
- 第六节 承诺书
- 第七节 演讲稿
- 第八节 启事
- 第九节 海报
- 第十节 一般书信
- 第六章 求职与履职应用文
- 第一节 职场应用文概述
- 第二节 简历
- 第三节 自我鉴定
- 第四节 求职信
- 第五节 辞职信
- 第六节 竞聘演说词
- 第七节 劳动合同
- 第八节 自传
- 第九节 小传
- 第十节 述职报告
- 第七章 经济应用文
- 第一节 经济应用文概述
- 第二节 经济合同
- 第三节 协议
- 第四节 意向书
- 第五节 广告文案
- 第八章 法律应用文
- 第一节 法律文书概述
- 第二节 起诉状
- 第三节 答辩状
- 第四节 上诉状
- 第五节 申诉状
- 第六节 授权委托书
- 第九章 科技应用文
- 第一节 科技应用文概述
- 第二节 实验报告
- 第三节 实习报告
- 第四节 毕业论文
- 第五节 毕业设计报告
- 第六节 产品说明书
- 参考文献
FAQ
Is this book suitable for students with no foundation to study on their own?
Yes. The book aims not for depth but for thorough explanation, with clear knowledge points and sample texts close to students' study and life, making them easy to understand and imitate. Readers with no foundation can read chapter by chapter, first grasping the purpose and basic structure of each document type, then imitating the sample texts to gradually build writing ability.
Are the sample texts and exercises in the book close to actual usage scenarios?
The sample texts are selected to be close to students' study and life, making them easy to absorb and learn from. Readers can use the sample texts as models to analyze the writing approach, then practice by writing in real scenarios such as participating in practice or job seeking, turning knowledge into practical writing ability.
Is this book useful for people who are already working?
Yes. The book can also serve as a desk reference for staff in government offices, organizations, and enterprises. It introduces common applied document types in detail with clear knowledge points, making it easy to consult at work, especially for newcomers who need to improve their command of applied writing standards.
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About the author
黄高才
Author
Huang Gaocai is an author about whom little public information is available; his birth year, native place, and career record are not clearly documented. Judging from the five works held in the collection, his writing and editing span art, language and writing, history and culture, and examination-oriented practical skills, showing a broad interdisciplinary reach. Among these, Calligraphy Basics introduces beginners to the fundamentals of calligraphy; the companion volumes on practical writing for civil servants and modern office staff, including Applied Writing (Second Edition), focus on practical genres for the workplace and exams; Xianyang Culture Explained: Tracing the Roots of Chinese Culture belongs to a regional culture series and approaches Chinese cultural history through local heritage; and College Aesthetic Education addresses the cultivation of aesthetic literacy. Overall, his works lean toward the practical side of textbooks and popular readers, with plain language and an emphasis on clear organization and hands-on guidance.
