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 REFERENCES