UPM-CALC/BBI2424 ACADEMIC WRITING/SEM 1/2016-17/WP/TASK 1

WRITING PORTFOLIO TASK 1

1. Based on your field of study, brainstorm for topics and supporting points (SP).
2. Look for excerpts to support the supporting points (at least one excerpt for each
supporting point)
3. Based on the excerpts found, decide on ONE topic to be developed in your
Writing Portfolio.
Below is an example of a cluster diagram used for brainstorming. You may use the
diagram provided in the Brainstorm Form.
Main idea: healthcare
SP 1
- produce advanced medical
equipment for curative
procedures

Main idea: education

SP 2
- implementation of electronic
health records in rural areas

SP 2
- interactive online syllabus
motivate learners

SP 1
- encourage independent
learning

Topic
The role of technology in
society

Field of study
Communication
Technology and
Network

Topic
Importance of ebranding in marketing

Main idea: business

development

Main idea: customer

relation

SP 1

SP 1

- creates business credibility

- helps connect with

SP 2

customers

- promotes recognition

SP 2

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BRAINSTORM FORM
NAME: NAJIHAH BINTI MUHAMMAD
MATRIC NO: 182112 GROUP: 75
MAIN IDEA: REDUCE BRAIN
PRODUCTIVITY

MAIN IDEA: DEGENERATE BRAIN

CELLS

SP 1 difficulty concentrating in work

SP 1 Stress creates free radicals

that degenerate brain cells.

and studies.
PO

SP 2 increases the risk of dementia

\ SP 2 emotional problems and

mental issues.

and Alzheimers.

TOPIC
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC STRESS ON THE
BRAIN

FIELD OF STUDY
MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCE

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Chosen
topic

Chronic stress can damage brain structure and connectivity.

References
for selected
excerpts
(APA style)

1. Bruce S. McEwen Ph.D. (2011, September 21). Effects of

Stress on the Developing Brain. Retrieved from
https://dana.org/Cerebrum/2011/Effects_of_Stress_on_the_Deve
loping_Brain/
2. Harry Mills, Ph.D., Natalie Reiss, Ph.D. and Mark Dombeck,
Ph.D. (2008, Jun 30). Mental And Emotional Impact Of Stress.
Retrieved from
https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/mental-and-emotionalimpact-of-stress/
3. Christopher Bergland (2014, Feb 12). Chronic Stress Can Damage
Brain Structure and Connectivity. Retrieved from
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletesway/201402/chronic-stress-can-damage-brain-structure-andconnectivity

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