名人教英文：composition 作文
in general, compositions may be classified as argumentative, descriptive, explanatory, imaginative, narrative or topical essays. 大致上，作文可分几类︰辩论类、描写类、解释类、幻像类、叙述类或时事类的文章。
critical criteria 关键准则
apart from academic or research papers which have special requirements, the critical criteria for judging essays are based on the several key points below: 除了有特别要求的专门或学术性研究论文外，判断文章的关键准则有以下几点︰
a）clarity of thought 清晰的思考
b）skill of observation 观察技巧
c）power of expression 表达能力
d）logical organisation of concepts and ideas 有逻辑地铺排思想与概念
e）some extraordinary x factor which shows that the writer stands out from the rest. 那窍妙的x要素显示着这作家是出众的