研究生，研究生申请要求statement of interest 怎么写

　　1. From University of New Orleans Ph.d Program Handbook
　　The statement of interest that accompanies the application to the College is a very important part of the application. It should reflect applicants' best thinking about an area of specialization. It also is used to help decide whether there is a constructive fit between applicants' interests and the doctoral program faculty members' ability to help them develop a command of knowledge and skills in a specific area or areas of interest. In their statements of interest, applicants should outline a proposed area of specialization, including an appropriate theoretical foundation, suitable scholarly research skills, and even illustrative topics for dissertation research. They should suggest course topics, remembering that many of the courses may be outside of the College of Urban and Public Affairs. Since we are aware that applicants' knowledge of the UNO campus and CUPA is often limited, admitted students will be able to change and refine the proposed program after arrival to reflect personal growth and understanding of the area of interest. Nevertheless, applicants should devote careful attention to the statement of interest.
　　
　　2. From University of Washington, Urban Design and Planning
　　The applicant’s statement of purpose often proves to be the most important document in the application process. While other documents help establish general qualifications and background, the statement of purpose is a personal expression that distinguishes an applicant from other applicants and relates her or his specific interests to those of program faculty.
　　The objectives of the statement of purpose are twofold. First, it builds on the content of more generalized documents, such as transcripts and resumes, by providing further details regarding the applicant’s background and academic qualifications. Second, it delivers a clear description of the applicant’s objectives, including his research interests and intended course of study. This information is critical to the application process and a focused, well-written document is essential to the decision to admit. For this reason, the statement of purpose should reflect your best thinking regarding your decision to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Washington.
　　In particular, the statement should be structured around the following five pieces of information. First, begin with a brief overview of your academic and professional background, including a description of any previous research experience. Second, describe your motivation for pursuing doctoral studies and your current research interests. Remember that this is your opportunity to explain what you would like to learn through advanced study and what you plan to achieve by doing so. Third, identify at least three members of the faculty whom you would like to work with. Fourth, briefly outline your intended course of study including your primary research interests. You may also want to list several courses that you would like to take during your first year in the program. Finally, conclude with a short description of your envisioned future and the role that you would like to play in the planning field.
　　As you write, please keep in mind that it is important to be as specific as possible. The admissions committee seeks to understand your objectives and to ensure that your interests are compatible with those of the program faculty. And while it is understood that your knowledge of the University of Washington may be limited, you are encouraged to seek information via the Internet and through faculty that you have an interest in working with. The more informed and focused your statement of purpose, the better your chances of admission.
　　
　　3. From The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
　　Our Ph.D. is a research-oriented degree. The program is intended to prepare a person for a career of
　　scholarly activity and research rather than professional practice. Although some graduates conduct
　　research outside of academic institutions, most are teaching and doing research in university settings or
　　in related institutions. Consequently, our Ph.D. program emphasizes a mastery of the literature and
　　theory in a specialized area of scholarship (called an area of concentration in the Ph.D. program) as well
　　as mastery of research skills necessary to make original and important contributions to that field.
　　For those reasons, your statement of interest is a very important part of your application. It should
　　reflect your best thinking about your research interests. We will use it to help us decide whether there is
　　a constructive fit between your interests and those of our faculty and their ability to guide your scholarly
　　development. The statement should outline a proposed area of concentration, including an appropriate
　　theoretical foundation, suitable scholarly research skills, and even illustrative topics for dissertation
　　research. It should suggest course topics you think are appropriate, remembering that approximately
　　half of your courses will be outside this department. We are aware that your knowledge of us, and this
　　campus, is limited. You will be able to change and refine your proposed program after you arrive to
　　reflect your own growth and our better understanding of your interests. Please devote careful attention
　　to your statement of interest.

Statement of interest 或者 statement of intend指的是一个研究兴趣或研究方向的陈述。
一般来说，在这篇陈述中你需要告诉研究生院：
1)你具体的学术研究领域(你想要研究的课题和方向);
2)你的教育背景及其他经历是否能够帮助你，以及如何帮助你在研究生阶段顺利完成学习和研究;
3)你在研究生阶段期望达成的目标是什么;
4)为什么选择这个项目，这个项目和你完成研究兴趣有何关联。
通常，兴趣陈述的形式是一篇小短文，在你开始动笔之前，务必仔细阅读对应研究生项目的具体说明，这样才能确保你能写出招生委员会想要看到的内容。
如何写就出色的Statement of Interest?
1.措辞简洁易懂，请勿堆砌专业术语。
2.你的陈述应当是具体、可操作的并且合理可行的。你很清楚你所做的工作，并且你有充足的时间去完成它。
3.避免表意模糊、语气犹疑和不确定。
4.不要大篇幅罗列你所上过的课程和取得过的竞赛成绩。
5.使用中立的语言，避免带有偏见和其他情绪。
6.表述清晰准确，注意篇幅结构和逻辑，使用小标题强调段落划分。
7.仔细校对你的陈述，避免低级错误。
8.你的陈述应当囊括你申请这一领域的研究生项目的理由，以及你希望最后达成的目标。
9.你的陈述越具体越好(尤其是对于博士学位申请者来说)。不妨把这篇陈述想成一个创造性写作的题目。
10.开篇阐述你大致的研究对象和你的研究兴趣所在，然后介绍学术背景，结尾强调学习意愿和未来规划：你会对该学术领域做出什么样的贡献?
你还可以提及未来的导师，你即将学习的知识技能，和你可以享受到的学术资源。
特别提醒：
1)你可以说明你已经在这一研究领域做了哪些工作(可以介绍你学会的具体技能和技巧);
2)请将你的研究兴趣和你所申请的研究生项目已有的学术成果联系起来(可以具体到某个教职工或者某个课题);
3)引用和你的研究兴趣相关联的学术发表(正确引用，做好脚注);
4)可以介绍你参加过的学术发表、展示或者会议。
切记： 你所陈述的研究课题必须是你所致力于研究的、你有足够能力做研究的、你有足够兴趣去做的，并且和你所申请的专业必须是相符合的。