《新视角研究生英语》包括基础教程系列和一个开放性的选修课系列教程。基础教程针对研究生阶段的学习特点和教学目标，选择了富有时代气息，能满足研究生的学业、智力和情感需求的语言素材，并辅以多种形式的练习，旨在提高研究生英语综合应用能力。选修课系列教程包括语言应用类、语言文化类教程，旨在提高研究生的英语应用能力和文化素养，为他们在今后的工作中能有效地以英语为工具进行本专业的研究和学术交流打下坚实的基础。

本书为写作与修辞篇。

Introduction

A Word to Teachers

Chapter I The Writing Process

  1. The Writing Process

  2. Why Use the Writing Process?

  3. Getting Started

  4. Invention Techniques

Chapter 2 The Thesis Statement

  1. Introduction

  2. Developing a Thesis Statement

  3. Constructing a working Thesis Statement

  4. Placement of Thesis Statement

  5. Flexibility with Your Thesis Statement

Chapter 3 Rhetorical Patterns of Writing

  1. Introduction

  2. Description and Narration

  3. Exemplification

  4. Comparison and Contrast

  5. Cause and Effect

  6. Process

  7. Classification

  8. Definition

  9. Argumentation and Persuasion

Chapter 4 Drafting, Revision, and Grammar

  1. Drafting

  2. Revision

  3. Proofreading

Chapter 5 Description

  1. Introduction

  2. Three Pillars of Description

  3. Organizing a Description

  4. Mastering Writing Techniques

  5. From Reading to Writing

Chapter 6 Narration

  1. Introduction

  2. The Qualities of Good Narrative Essay

  3. Mastering Writing Techniques

  4. From Reading to Writing

Chapter 7 Exemplification

  1. Introduction

  2. The Qualities of Good Examples

  3. Passages Developed by Exemplification

Chapter 8 Comparison and Contrast

  1. Introduction

  2. Qualities of Effective Comparison and Contrast

  3. Two Forms of Organization

  4. Figurative Comparison

  5. Mastering Comparison and Contrast Writing

  6. From Reading to Writing

Chapter 9 Cause and Effect

  1. Introduction

  2. Qualities of Good Cause and Effect Writing

  3. Organizational Patterns

  4. Mastering Cause and Effect Organization

  5. From Reading to Writing

Chapter 10 Process

  1. Introduction

  2. General Steps in Process Writing

  3. Transitional Words in Process Writing

  4. Directional Process Writing

  5. Informational Process Writing

  6. Seven Suggestions for Writing a Good Process Analysis Composition

Chapter 11 Classification and Division

  1. Introduction

  2. Three Elements of Classification

Chapter 12 Definition

  1. Introduction

  2. The Definition Composition

  3. Short Definitions or Synonyms

  4. Denotative and Connotative Definitions

  5. Concise and Detailed Definitions

Chapter 13 Argumentation and Persuasion

  1. Introduction

  2. Evaluating Evidence

  3. Qualities of Good Argumentation and Persuasion

  4. Mastering Writing Techniques

  5. From Reading to Writing

Appendix A: Common Chinese Writing Errors

Appendix B: English Proofreading Strategies

Appendix C: Basic Format of Academic Research Papers