1、International Academic Activities:第1页Part One:Academic Letters Academic letters include letters of inquiry of scholarship,letters of application for a scholarship,letters of recommendation for a scholarship etc.Letter of Inquiry The letter of Inquiry for a scholarship is written to a certain univers
2、ity that the applicant is aiming at obtaining some information about scholarship or study program.第2页The student writer should clearly indicate his request from the university,give the reason for the inquiry or request and include an expression of appreciation for the addressees reply to,or consider
3、ation of the inquiry.第3页ForeignLanguageDepartmentJiaotongUniversityXian710049P.R.ChinaApril20,DirectorLodgingOfficeUniversityofBirminghamB152TTEngland第4页Dear Sir/Madam,I am a Chinese teacher and I am teaching English in the English Department of Xian Jiaotong University.In thecoming October,I will g
4、o to your university to further my studies in the English Department.I have learnt from the magazine of Birmingham University published by the Guild of Students that I must apply for my accommodation in advance.Since I am coming alone,I prefera room in a flat on the第5页campus.Id like to share the fla
5、t withfive students from different countries so that I can gain more cultural background knowledge.I am just writing to ask a favour of you.If not possible,what kind of accommodation could you offer me?Your kind help would be greatly appreciated.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,第6
6、页Popular Sentence Patterns for Wring Letters of Inquiry and Request:Giving the reason of inquiry or requestI am very/most/extremely/particularly interested in yourI am writing because on account of.at the suggestion of.We wonder if you could help/advise/send us.let us have第7页Making an Inquiry or Req
7、uestCould you(possibly)send me.Would you please let me know whether.Would it be possible for you to consider supplying us with.I would be happy/grateful if you would/could send me.We would appreciate your sending us第8页Anticipating a Reply or Ending the LetterI look forward to hearing from you.am loo
8、king forward I am hoping for your speedy/prompt/early would appreciate reply as we.I shall not act until I hear from you.will wait have received your.We would like your views on the possibility of.We thank you in anticipation of your help.第9页Letter of Application:The letter of application is essenti
9、ally a sales letter which you write to a university,in which you are marketing your skills,abilities,and knowledge,and the aim of which is to get yourself enrolled in a university,obtain a scholarship.Remember that you may be competing with many other applicants.The immediate objective of the applic
10、ation letter and accompanying resume is to attract the attention of the person who screens and provides university admission,or a scholarship.第10页A successful application letter accomplishes three tasks:It catches the addressees attention favorably,convinces the addressee that you are a qualified ca
11、ndidate for the scholar ship,and requests an interview.第11页Dear Sir or Madam,My name is Zhang Fang.I am a postgraduate student at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Beijing University of Aeronautics&Astronautics(BUAA).I am writing to apply for graduate study in the field of comput
12、er science and technology.I graduated from Tsinghua University last year and then was admitted as a graduate student by BUAA.Thorough years of systematic study at the undergraduate and graduate levels,I am sure that I have had sound knowledge in the theory of computer science and engineering.In addi
13、tion,I have taken第12页part in a lot of research work on computer application at the enterprise level.I have been awarded scholarship because of my excellence in study and research.I would be grateful if you would send me the application forms and the details about the scholarship.Enclosed please find
14、 my resume.I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours Faithfully Zhang Fang第13页Guidelines for Letters of Application:The letter of application for a scholarship or an educational courses is your first chance to make impression on a potential institute.You can double your chances of success
15、by using a“tailored”letter.So you have to pay attention to the matters of content.State that you are an applicant for a scholarship and tell the source through which you learned about it.第14页Show an interest in a scholarship,enough to have learned something about it.Sound as if you want this particu
16、larly,not just anything.Consider the needs of the other side and what you can do for them,not just what they can do for you.Present briefly your qualifications and refer the addressee to your resume.Show confidence in your ability,but dont appear aggressive.第15页 Nor should you go to the other extrem
17、e and beg for something.If you apply for a scholarship,express your willingness to come for an interview.If you can be available for an interview at only certain times,indicate this.And you had better give your telephone number to cake calling you easier.第16页Useful Expressions for Letters of Applica
18、tion:IntroductionIt has come to my attention that the position of is now open.I would like to apply for the to be considered as a candidate for position I have just seen in the.scholarship 第17页Motivation and Expectations.If my application is successful,I should/would like to If such experience would
19、 be valuable to your office,II wish to become involved inI am available for a personal interview if you are interested in my application.I would appreciate an interview at your convenience.第18页Qualifications and experienceI feel I am well qualified(to/for)for the following reasons.I have had experie
20、nce of.studied.,Therefore I may have the ability you are looking for.My interest and skill in.contribute to my qualification for this scholarship.You will see from my resume that I have had both training and experience in the field of.第19页EnclosureI have enclosed/attached a copy of my resume for you
21、r consideration.I am enclosing my resume to provide further details about my experience.I have enclosed a copy of my curriculum vitae and will gladly provide any further information you may require.The enclosure resume will give you the details and scope of my previous experience.第20页Letter of Recom
22、mendation:The letter of Recommendation is written to the university that the applicant is aiming at.Accordingly the person who recommends bears much responsibility and sends the letter in most cases directly.The letter will make much difference to the applicants future and the referees evaluation se
23、ems greatly important.Letters of Recommendation generally contains the following information:第21页1)The relationship between the referee and the person recommended.2)The merits and defects of the person who is recommended,such as personality,responsibility,manners of behaviors,attitudes towards study
24、 and the like.3)An overall evaluation on the person recommended.第22页Tips for Writing a Letter of Recommendation:Write clearly the relationship between the referee and the person recommendedState the purpose of the letter at the very beginning.Avoid using too intimate terms to address the recipient.U
25、se facts to evaluate,avoid exaggerating第23页Dear Sirs:Mr.Gao Xiaoling asked me to write this letter of recommendation for his further study at your university.During his graduate years he was one of the best students of mine,and now he is a popular lecturer at Anhui University.Therefore,I am all will
26、ing to furnish my view about him to support his application to your university in the coming fall semester.In the academic year 1992-1996,Mr.Gao was in the Class on international Banking and Western Economics第24页under my instruction.Needless to say,the two courses demand prior study of,among other t
27、hings,the English language.Mr.Gaos performance in my class was quite outstanding.As far as I know,Mr.Gao Xiaoling was highly successful in almost all the courses he had taken in our Department.After graduation,he became a teacher of our Department.With his mature academic ability and a strong 第25页se
28、nse of responsibility,he has drawn favorable appraisals from his supervisors as well as colleagues.Students under his guidance performed well too.As to his character and personality,he is indeed a courteous,pleasant and ambitious young man.Furthermore,he has a warm personality with motional maturity
29、.With such good character,I would say he will be able to get along well with people of different nationalities.In a word,he is really a student of high potential.Im sure he is qualified for advanced第26页scholastic pursuit.I dont hesitate to recommend him to your graduate school.Sincerely yours,Zhu Ho
30、ng第27页Part Two.Resume,CV and BiodataPeople use the words RESUME,C.V.,and BIO-DATA interchangeably for the document highlighting skills,education,and experience that a candidate submits when applying for a job.On the surface level,all the three mean the same.However,there are intricate differences.第2
31、8页Part Two.Resume,CV and Biodata Resume(简历)is a French word,meaning“summary”,signifying a summary of ones work experience,skills,and educational background.A resume is used in applying for a new position,such as scholarship or university enrollment.In other words,a RESUME is a career and educational
32、 summary meant to highlight your skills and experience.A resume should entice potential employers to learn more about you andlead them to believe that you possess the skills 第29页needed for success in the position they want to fill.A winning resume generates a positive message about your experience a
33、nd doesnt raise questions or confuse the reader.A resume seldom exceeds one side of an A4 sheet,and at the most two sides.第30页An Outline for an Effective Resume:Your resume should give sufficient specific details and be organized for easy review of qualifications.An effective resume must include the
34、 following:(1)Heading Name,address,and phone number in the upper left/right hand corner or upper middle of the page(no need to give age or other personal information unless this is to the applicants advantage.)第31页(2)Professional ExperienceWork experience in the same field in which the applicant is
35、now seeking something.3)Educational Background Any college and advanced degrees and fields of specialization.(4)Personal Data(if necessary)Immigration,residence status,the language(s)the applicant is fluent in,etc.第32页(5)References A few people who an vouch for the applicants background,experience,s
36、pecial abilities,and moral character.(Parents or relatives should not be listed as references because they may be biased in their opinions.第33页RESUMEA resume is usually broken into bullets and written in the third person to appear objective and formal.A good resume starts with a brief Summary of Qua
37、lifications,followed by Areas of Strength or Industry Expertise in keywords,followed by Professional Experience in reverse chronological order.第34页 A Resume of Denise JonesCurrent Address:Permanent Address:123 Semple Street 345 South Main StreetPittsburgh,PA 15260 Lancaster,PA 17045412-555-1234 707-
38、555-9876djj35pitt.eduObjective:Seeking an entry-level position in Human Resources that will utilize my interpersonal and organizational skills,and my education in Psychology and Business.第35页Summary of Qualifications:Excellent organizational skills Strong written and oral communication abilities Kno
39、wledge of human motivation factors Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Hardworking,dependable and personableEducation:University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh,PABachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business April,Area of Concentration:Human Resource Management第36页Relevant Course:Human R
40、esources Management,Compensation and Performance Management,Motivation of Behavior,Tests and MeasurementRelated Experience:A&T Bank Pittsburgh,PAHuman Resources Intern May August Developed an employee training manual Researched common compensation strategies in the Banking industry Observed over 25
41、interviews for various positions Performed reference checks for potential employees第37页WORK EXPERIENCE:Mercy Behavioral Health Pittsburgh,PA Therapeutic Support Staff Assistant August present Assist mentally ill individuals with activities of daily living Supervise residents of a group home Interact
42、 with a group of 6 mentally ill individuals第38页CV writing:CV (curriculum vitae,履历)is C.V Is a Latin word meaning course of life.Curriculum Vitae(C.V.)is therefore a“regular or particular course of study pertaining to education and life.”A CV is much lengthier than a resume and emphasize your credent
43、ials and education,usually 2 to 3 pages,but can run even longer as per the requirement.In a typical C.V.,the first category is Education,listing preparatory/college/university information and dates right up front.The C.V.continues with Work Experience,often listing jobs going back to college days,an
44、d often listing them in chronological order.第39页They usually follow very narrow guidelines and are very detailed.Published works are cited and seminars presented are also included.Employers are particularly interested in Education,Associations and Societies,Innovations,Product Launches,Published pap
45、ers,Business Development,Globalization,Presentations,Research and Development,Software Skills.Educators,doctors,health care professionals,scientists and people abroad would use a curriculum vitae.The following is a typical academic CV.第40页Wayne M.Sarft21 Van Duyne AvenueRiverdale,NJ 07457telephone:1
46、-973-839-1731e-mail:CCurriculum VitaeEducationThe Graduate Center,City University of New York,NYPh.D.in military history;minor in American history()Dissertation:A Winter Campaign:General Philip H.Sheridans Operations on the Southern Plains,1868-69Advisor:Dr.David Syrett第41页Drew University,Madison,NJ
47、B.A.in History,English minor(1980)College of St.Elizabeth,Madison,NJEducation 251:Psychology of Learning-Adolescent;Education 252:Human Intercultural Problems in Education(1977-1978)Teaching ExperienceHunter College,New York,NYU.S.History to 1877;U.S.History from 1865;The Civil War(to date)第42页Fashi
48、on Institute of Technology,New York,NYU.S.History from 1865(-)John Jay College of Criminal Justice,New York,NYWorld Civilization I:prehistory-A.D.1500;World Civilization:from A.D.1500(1998-)Saint Peters College,Jersey City,NJThe Civil War;World Perspectives in History II(-,)Baruch College,New York,N
49、Y第43页New Jersey City University,Jersey City,NJCivilizations I()Senior Coordinator,Peer Tutoring Program,History Department(1996-1997)Themes in American History:The Frontier()Touro College,New York,NY(Mens and Womens Divisions)U.S.History from 1865()Modern History I:Renaissance to 1815;Modern History
50、 II:1815 to present(1994-1995)第44页New York City Technical College,Brooklyn,NY U.S.History to 1877;U.S.History from 1865;State and Local Government(1995-1996)Professional AffiliationsBoard of Directors,New York Military Affairs Symposium(NYMAS)American Historical AssociationWestern History Associatio