| 摘要 | 第1-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-11页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-15页 |
| ·Research Background | 第11-12页 |
| ·Research Objectives and Questions | 第12-13页 |
| ·Research Methodology | 第13-14页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第14-15页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第15-27页 |
| ·Previous Studies on Recommendation Letters for Studying Abroad | 第15-16页 |
| ·Previous Studies on Metadiscourse | 第16-26页 |
| ·Previous Theoretical Studies on Metadiscourse | 第16-24页 |
| ·Previous Empirical Studies on Metadiscourse | 第24-26页 |
| ·summary | 第26-27页 |
| Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework | 第27-37页 |
| ·Metadiscourse | 第27页 |
| ·Hyland's Interpersonal Model of Metadiscourse | 第27-36页 |
| ·Hyland's Definition and Key Principles | 第28-33页 |
| ·Hyland's Classification | 第33-36页 |
| ·Summary | 第36-37页 |
| Chapter 4 Analysis of Metadiscourse Features in English Recommendation Letters forStudying Abroad | 第37-54页 |
| ·The Overall Features of Metadiscourse Application in English Recommendation Letters for Studying Abroad | 第37-39页 |
| ·Interpersonal Functions of Metadiscourse in English Recommendation Letters for Studying Abroad | 第39-52页 |
| ·Interactive Resources in English Recommendation Letters for Studying Abroad | 第39-44页 |
| ·Interactional Resources in English Recommendation Letters for Studying Abroad | 第44-52页 |
| ·Summary | 第52-54页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第54-58页 |
| ·A Brief Summary of the Study | 第54-55页 |
| ·Suggestions for Writing English Recommendation Letters | 第55-57页 |
| ·Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research | 第57-58页 |
| Acknowledgement | 第58-59页 |
| Bibliography | 第59-64页 |
| Appendix | 第64-66页 |
| Publications While Registered with MA Program | 第66页 |
