祁大晟编著的《英语科技论文写作(以石油工程专业为例)》在参照大量中外文献资料的基础上，结合作者在国外工作学习期间撰写学术论文及投稿的经历，力求书中所述内容有的放矢、精练实用。全书主要用简明易懂的英语编写，对个别生词及难懂之处用括号的形式加双语标注。这样一方面可节省篇幅，另一方面可方便读者阅读及准确理解。书中还精选了数篇优秀英语科技范文，供读者参考。

COURSE INTRODUCTION

 1. Why This Course?

 2. The Main Aim of This Course

 3. The Main'Contents of This Course

 4. Why Learn Communication rather than just English?

 5. Strategy

 6. Methodology

 7. How Should You Learn in This Course?

CHAPTER 1 TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC WRITING IN GENERAL

 1.1 Language and Style

 1.2 Jargon

 1.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms

 1.4 First Person or Third Person

 1.5 Non-Discrimination Language

 1.6 Transition Signals in Technical Writing

 1.7 Punctuations

 1.8 Learning from Model Articles

 Reservoir Heterogeneity

CHAPTER 2 REPORT WRITING

 2.1 The Basic Structure of a Report

 2.2 Analyse and Plan Your Task

 2.3 Preparation

 2.4 Length of Text

 2.5 Economy of Words

 2.6 Choice of Words

 2.7 Choice of Verbs

 2.8 Choice of Pronouns

 2.9 Use of Grammar and Spelling

 2.10 Graphical Communication

 2.11 Orchestration

 2.12 Lay Out

 2.13 Some Specially Important Sections of Your Report Writing

 2.14 Learning from Model Articles

 Gas and Condensate Reservoirs

CHAPTER 3 SOME PRACTICAL TIPS OF TRANSLATING A CHINESE TECHNICAL REPORTPAPER INTO ENGLISH

 3.1 Before Translation

 3.2 Start Translation

 3.3 Some Special Issues in Translation

 3.4 Some Easy Confusion Words

 3.5 After Translation

 3.6 Translate Paragraphs into Professional English

CHAPTER 4 TRANSLATION FROM ENGLISH TO CHINESE IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

 4.1 翻译的目的

 4.2翻译的基本理论

 4.3翻译的方法与技巧

 4.4科技英语的特点与翻译方法

 4.5 Translate Articles into Professional Chinese

 Strategies of Health，Safety and Environment

 Integrating Exploration and Development Technology

CHAPTER 5 A BRIEF GUIDE FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS

 5.1 Aim

 5.2 Originality

 5.3 Literature Review

 5.4 Theoretical Orientation

 5.5 Methodology

 5.6 Research Program Timetable

 5.7 References

 5.8 Learning from Model Articles

 Reservoir Production Mechanisms

 Water Drive

CHAPTER 6 ACADEMIC PAPER WRITING

 6.1 Introduction

 6.2 读者需要什么

 6.3 The Basic Structure of a Paper

 6.4 Some Practical Wording Skills

 6.5 要点小结

 6.6 A Complete Example for Abstract；Introduction and Conclusion

 6.7 Learning from Model Articles

 Well Control

CHAPTER 7 ACADEMIC PAPER SUBMITTING

 7.1 Matching Your Paper with Right Journal

 7.2 Examining Procedure and Publication

 7.3 How to Satisfy Your Viewers?

 7.4 An Examining Sheet from an European Journal

 7.5 Learning from Model Articles

 Cementation

 Running Intermediate Casing and Drilling to Final Depth

CHAPTER 8 TECHNICALSC/IENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

 8.1 Introduction

 8.2 Preparing a Presentation

 8.3 Giving a Presentation

 8.4 Discussion Skills

 8.5 Learning from Model Articles

 Well Stimulation

 Cause of Sand Production

CHAPTER 9 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THESIS WRITING FOR POSTGRADUATES

 9.1关于研究

 9.2如何选题与开题

 9.3 课题研究的总体思路

 9.4 理工科学生出国读博须具备的四项基本能力

 9.5 关于论文写作

 9.6 Learning from Model Articles

 Well Logging and Well Completion

 Setting Production Casing and Perforating

 Installing Christmas Tree

APPENDIX

 A.Paper Writing and Presentation Assignment

 B.Speed-Reading in Business

 C.My Viewpoint for Chinese English

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