UPM-CALC/ LPE 2501/SEM 1/2019-20/SCL/WORKSHEET 5/ANSWER KEY

LPE 2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

SCL WORKSHEET 5 (ANSWER KEY)

1. Main ideas
• simplifies the way workmates communicate
• employees and business managers use advanced communication tools and
means to exchange information
• builds strong relationships among employees
• facilitates the flow of information through multiple channels which might be
needed in the decision making process

Summary
The use of technology in the workplace helps employees communicate easily using
cutting-edge communication devices. Technology also enables employees connect
better and assist in channelling information using a variety of mediums (Tracy &
Malthus, 2014).

2. Main ideas
• helps students to prioritise
• be able to concentrate on the more urgent tasks first before moving on to the
next
• easier to cope with unforeseen circumstances such as emergencies, visitors
and invitations

Summary
University of Nottingham (2013) states that effective time management allows
students to prioritise their tasks, deal with unplanned activities, and accomplish their
work systematically.

3. Main ideas
• eco-friendly as no paper is used which means no chopping down of trees
• saves fuel that is consumed in the process of transporting letters
• very fast
• helps people reach anyone, anywhere around the world instantly

Summary
Using e-mails protects the environment and saves fuel. E-mails can also be sent
efficiently and connect people worldwide instantaneously (Gore, Lovat & Dayman,
2015).

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4. Main ideas
• greater alcohol use and a higher rate of negative alcohol-related consequences
• has links with psychological health and well-being-general unhappiness-
negative mood or depressed feelings
• mood deficits and dissatisfaction with life caused by the fear of missing out may
lead to social media addiction

Summary
Knight and Richmond (2016) in their article “Motivational, Emotional and Behavioral
Correlatation of Fear of Missing Out” report that the fear of missing out can cause
alcohol abuse among college students and lead to risky behaviour. This fear also
affects people’s emotional state causing them to feel down. Fear of missing out also
leads to obsession with the social media which stems from feelings of moodiness
and dissatisfaction.