| Acknowledgements | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-9页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-13页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第13-18页 |
| ·Background of the Study | 第13-15页 |
| ·The particularity of the English education in Middle Schools of the Urban Fringe | 第14-15页 |
| ·Purpose and Significance of the Study | 第15-18页 |
| ·Purpose of the Study | 第15-16页 |
| ·Significance of the Study | 第16-18页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第18-27页 |
| ·Definition of Homework | 第18-19页 |
| ·The Studies on Homework | 第19-22页 |
| ·A study of English Assignment in Foreign Countries | 第19-20页 |
| ·Related Research on English Homework in China | 第20-21页 |
| ·The Present Situation of English Homework Assignment after the Slogan ofQuality Education | 第21-22页 |
| ·Principles of English Homework Design to Follow | 第22-27页 |
| Chapter Three Research Methodology | 第27-29页 |
| ·Research Questions | 第27页 |
| ·Research Subjects | 第27页 |
| ·Research Instruments | 第27-28页 |
| ·Homework Samples | 第28-29页 |
| Chapter four Factors Affecting the Effective English Assignment | 第29-43页 |
| ·Investigation on the School Factors | 第29-37页 |
| ·Questionnaire about English Homework | 第29-32页 |
| ·Oral Interview of English Teachers | 第32-37页 |
| ·External Factors Affecting Students' English Homework Completion | 第37-43页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第43-51页 |
| ·Major Findings | 第43-44页 |
| ·The Main Problems in Teacher's Assignment and Homework Marking | 第43-44页 |
| ·Impact from the Family Background | 第44页 |
| ·Implications | 第44-49页 |
| ·Pedagogical Implications | 第44-47页 |
| ·Implications for Parents | 第47页 |
| ·Implications for School | 第47-49页 |
| ·Limitations | 第49-50页 |
| ·Prospects for Further Study | 第50-51页 |
| References | 第51-54页 |
| Appendix One Samples of English Homework | 第54-64页 |
| Appendix Two Sample of Test Paper | 第64-70页 |
| About the Author | 第70页 |
