2. PS的重点：PS有很多种英文叫法，“Personal Statement”， “Statement of Interests”， “Motivation Letter”等等。但大致说来，对于不同种类的Program，PS的论述重点应该为：
a. Research Program (北美的研究专业的MA，PHD，英系的Mphil，PHD) 研究兴趣，研究方向，未来研究课题等
b. Professional Program (专业类硕士，如北美MEd，香港某些MA by Taught 如法律，会计，MBA) 职业（实习）经历，为何要继续professional study，未来职业规划等。。
c. Taught Academic Program (英系很多MA by Taught 如 linguistics，chemistry等，适合转专业，但本身还很偏学术) 对学科的兴趣和学习目的等
但总之一点，文中大篇幅谈论个人性格如何如何优秀绝不明智，这类的话大家都会说，而且可信度值得怀疑，没办法突出你个人的优势。
3. 论据：论点需要论据的支持，这是学术写作的基本.很多同学的PS会写如“I am an outstanding student with an enthusiasm in XXX” 之类的论点 （claim），但接下来就没了，缺乏具体事实 （evidence）来支持这个论点。这样的结构在Admission Committe看来就是不成功的表述。
A Genre Analysis of Statement of research interests by Chinese ESL students
You are invited to participate in a study entitled “A Genre Analysis of Statement of research interests by Chinese ESL students” that is being conducted by Sibo Chen.
Sibo Chen is a GRADUATE STUDENT in the department of Linguistics at the University of Victoria and you may contact HIM if you have further questions by e-mail: sibo.noah.chen@gmail.com.
As a GRADUATE student, I am required to conduct research as part of the requirements for a degree in Applied Linguistics. It is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Li-Shih Huang. You may contact my supervisor at 250-472-4665.
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this research project is to examine the linguistic features and writing styles of statements of research interests written by Chinese-speaking, graduate-level, EAL (English as an Additional Language) students.
Importance of this Research
The research has significant pedagogical implications. The results of it can provide EAL teachers a better understanding of the linguistics features and writing styles of the statement of research interests.
Participants Selection
You are being asked to participate in this study because you are Chinese-speaking graduate student who are current studying in an English-speaking university.
What is involved
If you agree to voluntarily participate in this research, your participation will include providing your statements\ written for graduate school applications.
Inconvenience
There are no known or anticipated inconveniences to you by participating in this research.
Risks
There are no known or anticipated risks to you by participating in this research.
Benefits
The potential benefits of your participation in this research include improving your understanding of your own academic writing; helping to advance the study of ESL writing. Also, I will provide feedback on your writing sample to benefit your writing skills.
Voluntary Participation
Your participation in this research must be completely voluntary. If you do decide to participate, you may withdraw at any time without any consequences or any explanation. If you do withdraw from the study your data will be deleted from the researcher’s computer right away.
Anonymity
In terms of protecting your anonymity, all participants’ ids will be removed during data analysis, and their names will be replaced with pseudonyms in the research report. ALSO, ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION APPEARING IN THE COLLECTED WRITING SAMPLES WILL BE DELETED BEFORE ANALYSIS.
Confidentiality
Your confidentiality and the confidentiality of the data will be protected by a password only known by the researcher.
Dissemination of Results
It is anticipated that the results of this study will be shared with others in the following ways: 1. Presentation at scholar meetings; 2. Publication of journal paper. 3. M. A. Thesis
Disposal of Data
Data from this study will be disposed 2 years after completion of the study. The data will be deleted completely from the researcher’s computer. THE RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS WILL BE DISSEMINATED VIA THE INTERNET AS ALL UVIC THESES ARE PUBLISHED ON D-SPACE.
Contacts
Individuals that may be contacted regarding this study include the researcher (e-mail: ps.research.uvic@gmail.com).
In addition, you may verify the ethical approval of this study, or raise any concerns you might have, by contacting the Human Research Ethics Office at the University of Victoria (250-472-4545 or ethics@uvic.ca).
By completing and submitting the questionnaire, YOUR FREE AND INFORMED CONSENT IS IMPLIED and indicates that you understand the above conditions of participation in this study and that you have had the opportunity to have your questions answered by the researchers.作者: yucatan 时间: 2011-12-21 10:26:48