UPM-CALC/LPE2501/SEM 1/2020-21/SCL/WORKSHEET 5

LPE2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

SCL WORKSHEET 5

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Due Date: 3 January 2021

Summarising Academic Sources

1.Summarise the excerpt below on how technology improves communication in

the workplace. Include an in-text citation according to APA style.

Excerpt
The use of technology in a workplace simplifies the way workmates
communicate. Today employees and business managers use advanced
communication tools and means to exchange information. The use of virtual
communication tools such as electronic mail and video conferencing is on the
rise amongst employees and business managers. Good communication at the
workplace builds strong relationships among employees, and it also facilitates
the flow of information through multiple channels which might be needed in the
decision-making process. Some of this communication technology used in
most workplaces includes; mobile texting apps like ”whatsapp messenger”
which is a cross-platform mobile messaging app for all smart phones.

Source Book
Authors Brian Tracy and Thomas Malthus
Date of January 2014
publication
Title Technology and Workplace Communication

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2. Summarise the excerpt below on the importance of time management for

students. Include an in-text citation according to APA style.

Excerpt
Time management is a key to academic success for students. The best
students are not necessarily those who are smarter, but those who use their
time effectively. When students plan their days and weeks in advance, time
can be their friend rather than their enemy. Although time management is
challenging, it will benefit students in many ways.
The first importance of time management is it helps students to prioritise. By
doing this, they will be able to concentrate on the more urgent tasks first
before moving on to the next. Moreover, if time has been allocated for specific
purposes, it is easier to cope with unforeseen circumstances such as
emergencies, visitors and invitations. However, if students notice that they are
losing a lot of time to other activities than studying, they should try to manage
their time better. They ought to start eliminating the time bandits by making
small adjustments in their habits and behaviours in order to get better control
of their precious time.
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Source Online article
Author University of Nottingham
Date of April 2013
publication
Title Effective Time Management

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3. Summarise the excerpt below on the benefits of using e-mails. Include an in-text
citation according to APA style and the citation format given.

Excerpt

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Electronic mail most commonly known as e-mail has been around since 1993.
It is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more
recipients. E-mails operate across the Internet or other computer networks.
The invention of e-mails has influenced our lives and become an important
medium of communication.

One benefit of using e-mails is it is eco-friendly as no paper is used which

means no chopping down of trees. Mails sent by postal service make use of
paper. However, e-mails prevent a large number of trees from getting axed.
Using e-mails also saves fuel that is consumed in the process of transporting
letters. As compared to faxes and letters, e-mails are extremely environmental
friendly.

Another benefit of using e-mails is it is very fast. When the message has been
written, all one has to do is click the 'send' button on the screen. The e-mails
get transferred from the computer to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) and is
then automatically sent to the recipient. For that reason, many business
people spend their time in front of the computer or make time to access their
e-mails several times a day. E-mails can also help people reach anyone,
anywhere around the world instantly.

Source Journal Article

Authors Jennifer Gore, Terence Lovat and Dennis Dayman
Date of October 2015
publication
Title Benefits of Using E-mails
Citation format At the end of the sentence

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4. Summarise the excerpt below on the impact of fear of missing out. Include an
in-text citation according to APA style and the citation format given.

Excerpt
Source : Journal Article

Authors : Stephanie L. Knight and Robert F. Richmond

Date of publication : July 2016

Title : Motivational, Emotional and Behavioral Correlatation

of Fear of Missing Out

Citation format : Within the sentence

Fear of missing out could be a factor contributing to greater alcohol use and a
higher rate of negative alcohol-related consequences among college students.
Because students who have high levels of fear of missing out check social media
sites more regularly, they may be exposed to more social events involving alcohol.
In addition, these students may also have stronger social or conformity motives to
consume alcohol (e.g., drinking to be liked or drinking to not feel left out) which has
been associated with heavy drinking in college. Fear of missing out could also be
associated with more negative alcohol-related consequences either through higher
alcohol use or greater willingness to engage in high risk behaviours (e.g., checking
text messages while driving). Therefore, to avoid missing out, those with high levels
of fear of missing out may be more willing to place themselves in risky social
situations and contexts such as attending parties at unfamiliar locations.

Another important dimension of fear of missing out is its potential links with
psychological health and well-being. For example, the strong desire to stay
continuously connected is potentially dangerous as it encourages people to check
in with their digital technology even when they are operating motor vehicles.
Additionally, accounts of fear of missing out presented by journalists writing for The
New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle highlight how a mix of social media
and fear of missing out may be linked to general unhappiness. Furthermore,
Wortham (2011) proposes that the fear of missing out may be a source of negative
mood or depressed feelings because it undermines the decisions that one has
made in life.

In addition, mood deficits and disatisfaction with life caused by the fear of missing
out may lead to social media addiction. Research on internal motives for social
media engagement indicates that avoiding negative emotional states such as
loneliness (Burke, Marlow & Lento, 2010) compel Facebook use. Furthermore,
dissatisfaction with the present state of one’s life has been identified as a motive

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supporting social media use (Ellison, Steinfield & Lampe, 2007). These examples
suggest social media provides an outlet for social and emotional frustrations caused
by the fear of being left out. Thus, it appears that the fear of missing out could serve
an important role in linking factors such as psychological need satisfaction, overall
mood and general life satisfaction to dependency on social media engagement.

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