How to Write an appendix
JASONinCLASS
2025年10月06日 09:07

 

在英文论文中,正文对附录(Appendix)的提示需简洁明确,核心是引导读者通过附录获取补充信息,同时保持正文逻辑连贯(避免冗余数据 / 材料打断论述)。

一、Core principle: "State the requirements in the text, give the details in the appendix" 核心原则:“正文中提需求,附录中给细节”

 

Importance of Appendices(附录的重要性)​

1. Clarity: Helps keep the main text concise by moving detailed or supplementary information to a separate section.(清晰度 / 简洁性:通过将详细信息或补充信息移至独立部分,有助于保持正文简洁。)​

2. Credibility: Provides transparency and evidence to support claims or findings in the main text.(可信度:提供透明度和证据,以支持正文中的观点或研究结果。)​

3. Accessibility: Allows interested readers to access additional details without disrupting the flow of the main content.(易获取性:让感兴趣的读者能够获取额外细节,同时不会打断正文内容的连贯性。)​

4. Professionalism: Demonstrates thoroughness and attention to detail in research or writing.(专业性:体现研究或写作过程中的全面性以及对细节的关注。)

 

二、How to Write an Appendix – A Step-by-Step Guide(如何撰写附录 —— 分步指南)

1. Determine the Purpose(1. 确定附录目的)

Identify what type of information should be included in the appendix. It must directly support or relate to the content in the main body.(明确应纳入附录的信息类型,该信息必须直接支撑正文内容或与正文内容相关联。)

2. Label the Appendix(2. 标注附录)

Each appendix should be labeled clearly, using titles such as “Appendix A,” “Appendix B,” and so on. This helps readers easily locate the relevant section.(每个附录都应清晰标注,使用 “附录 A”“附录 B” 等标题形式,方便读者快速定位相关部分。)

Example:(示例:)

Appendix A: Survey Questionnaire(附录 A:调查问卷)

Appendix B: Statistical Calculations(附录 B:统计计算过程)

注意因为reference 和Appendix都不属于正文的一部分,所以不用前面加编号。而且Appendix A和Appendix B最好 单独一页。

3. Structure the Content(3. 组织附录内容)

Organize the appendix in a logical manner. Use headings, subheadings, or numbered sections to make it easy to navigate.(以符合逻辑的方式组织附录内容,可使用标题、子标题或编号章节,提升内容的易读性与导航性。)

Example Structure:(示例结构:)

Title or Heading(标题)

Brief Description (if needed)(简要说明(如有需要))

Main Content (e.g., tables, images, transcripts)(核心内容(如表格、图片、访谈记录稿等))

4. Reference the Appendix in the Main Text(4. 在正文中引用附录)

Mention the appendix in the main body to guide readers to the supplementary information.(在正文部分提及附录,引导读者查阅补充信息。)

Example:(示例:)

“Detailed survey results are provided in Appendix A.”(“详细的调查结果参见附录 A。”)

"To verify the robustness of the model, we conducted an additional analysis with extended samples. The full dataset and statistical results are provided in Appendix B."

(为验证模型稳健性,我们用扩展样本进行了补充分析,完整数据集及统计结果见附录 B。)

"The questionnaire used to measure participants’ job satisfaction (including 5 demographic questions and 20 Likert-scale items) is reproduced in Appendix C."

(用于测量参与者工作满意度的问卷(含 5 个人口统计学问题及 20 个李克特量表题)详见附录 C。)

 

“See Appendix A.” 不要出现这样的简单表述。❌

 

 

5. Use Proper Formatting(5. 采用规范格式)

Follow formatting guidelines specified by your institution or publication(遵循所在院校或目标出版物指定的格式指南,Harvard格式。)

Common Rules:(常见规则:)

Place the appendix after the main text and before the references.(将附录置于正文之后、参考文献之前,且出现再目录页。)

Use consistent fonts and spacing.(使用统一的字体与行距。)

Include page numbers.(包含页码。)

6. Review for Clarity and Relevance(6. 检查清晰度与关联性)

Ensure that the appendix content is directly related to the main text and is presented clearly. Avoid including irrelevant or excessive information.(确保附录内容与正文直接相关,且表述清晰。避免纳入无关信息或冗余信息。)