| 摘要 | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-12页 |
| ·The Aim and Purpose of the Study | 第9-10页 |
| ·Data Collection and Research Procedures | 第10-11页 |
| ·Data Collection | 第10页 |
| ·Research Procedures | 第10-11页 |
| ·Signficance of the Thesis | 第11页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第11-12页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第12-33页 |
| ·Introduction to Appraisal Theory | 第12-14页 |
| ·The Framework of Appraisal Theory | 第14-24页 |
| ·Attitude | 第15-22页 |
| ·Engagement | 第22-23页 |
| ·Graduation | 第23-24页 |
| ·The Present Scope of Appraisal Theory's Application | 第24-27页 |
| ·Appraisal's Application Abroad | 第24-25页 |
| ·Appraisal's Application at Home | 第25-27页 |
| ·Studies on Cover Letters | 第27-33页 |
| ·The Contents and Function of English Cover Letters | 第27-29页 |
| ·Previous Studies on Cover Letters | 第29-33页 |
| Chapter Three Analysis of Attitudinal Meanings in English Cover Letters | 第33-60页 |
| ·Structural Characteristics | 第33-54页 |
| ·The First Part | 第34-41页 |
| ·The Second Part | 第41-49页 |
| ·The Third Part | 第49-54页 |
| ·Distribution of Attitudinal Resources in English Cover Letters as a Whole | 第54-60页 |
| ·General Features of English Cover Letters | 第54-56页 |
| ·Special Features in Each Part of English Cover Letters | 第56-60页 |
| Chapter Four Conclusion | 第60-62页 |
| ·Summary of Major Findings: | 第60页 |
| ·Limitations of the Thesis | 第60-62页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第62-63页 |
| References | 第63-65页 |
| Appendix | 第65-66页 |
