英语期末论文格式范例2

A Comparative Study of Mate Selection Between American Youth and Chinese Youth

Thesis Statement：Mate selection, which is governed by some invisible

rules and principles, is a common practice throughout

human history, but it differs from nation to nation for

the cultural differences, and it won't be the same for

the same reason．

Outline：

I. Introduction

A. The significance of the discussion

B. Layout of the paper

II. Principles and rules that regulate the choice of a mate

A. Five fundamental theories on mate selection in sociology

1．The theory of historical precedent

2. The theory of psycho-analysis

3. The theory of complementary need

4. The theory of value

5. The theory of filtering process

B. Two general rules

1. Endogamy

2．Exogamy

III. Important criteria in mate selection

A. Chinese youth's expectation for a mate

1. Male's list of an ideal wife and female's list of an ideal husband

2. Qualities desired in a mate

B. American's expectation for a mate

1. Qualities of an ideal mate

2. Other concerns

IV. The similarities between two nations

A. Age consideration

B. Equity seeking

V. The differences that are brought about by the cultural pattern

A. Arranged marriage

B. Views on sex

C. Religion

D. Love

E. Others

VI. Conclusion

A. Tentative predication on development of mate selection

B. Restatement of the thesis

A Comparative Study of Mate Selection

Between American and Chinese Youth

Mate selection is a common practice throughout human history and contains profound economic and social meanings．People have to go through several steps to achieve the goal．As the exchange and communication among different cultures is not a rare phenomenon, the study of mate selection can be a very interesting and rewarding topic·. Though following some common practices, people in different cultures may vary in their choice of a mate. This paper is intended to make a tentative study of mate selection between American and Chinese youth．In the light of theories of historical precedent, of psycho-analysis, of complementary need, of value and that of filtering process, as well as the rules of endogamy and exogamy, similarities and differences of mate

selection will be discussed．In addition, a tentative predication on development of mate selection is also touched upon．

The arrangement of major parts of this paper is as follows：introduction, principles and rules that regulate the choice of a mate, important criteria in mate selection, the similarities between two nations, the differences that are brought about by the cultural pattern, and conclusion．

Theoretically, people almost have unlimited choices; in fact, the number is small and mate selection is far from a random event．There are millions of people who could marry. But why does the person choose this person instead of that one? Why would these two persons go together? The

progress is usually from casual dating to a limited set of partners, and to the choice of one and then to a marriage．Why do people tend to marry the one who is within the similar class rank or profession? It may look simple and casual. Yet we may find some generally recognized principles

and rules after study．

Some people may argue that nowadays the life style as well as the attitude towards mate selection of the Chinese has changed during the