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

LPE2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

SCL WORKSHEET 1

Name: MUHAMMAD HUSNI BIN ABU BAKAR

Matric no.: 202769 Group: 109

Due Date: 8 NOVEMBER 2020

Paragraph Development (Outlining)

1. Complete the outline below by transferring the information from the academic text in Lecture Notes 1 (pg. 8 – 9).

TOPIC: Benefits of Exercise

Thesis Regular exercise releases tension, improves appearance, and increases stamina
Statement
(complete
sentence)

Topic <<
Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3
Sentences
The first benefit of regular exercise is it Another benefit of regular exercise is Lastly, regular could also help to
(complete
sentences) could release tension. to improve appearance. increase stamina.

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Improved sleep at night

SP1: ___________________________ Improved muscle tone and posture
SP1: ___________________________ More capable in working
SP1: ___________________________
Supporting
Points Better temperament
SP2: ___________________________ Improved skin condition
SP2: ___________________________ Withstand fatigue
SP2: ___________________________
(point form)
Reduced trouble caused by
SP3: ___________________________
Provide confidence
SP3: ___________________________
Accomplish task efficiently
SP3: ___________________________
frustration

Supporting Roscoe (2010) explains that an employee stressed with
Details work and traffic congestion, may rush home, argue
(point form) <<
with the family, and eat excessively. Taking about thirty
minutes to release frustrations through physical
exercise could help him or her avoid this behaviour.
For instance, research shows that people who are
overweight, may be able to burn away most excess fat
<<reshaping the physique
and tighten muscles, thereby
through regular exercise (Centre of Public Health
California, 2013).
Paisley (2012) states that “a worker who exercises
should be able to complete a forty-hour week at work
<< for mowing the grass,
and still retain enough energy
painting the garage or cleaning the windows at home”
(p. 87).

Concluding
Sentences Therefore, exercising<<regularly can Thus, regular exercise is beneficial as it will help Hence, improved endurance is one of the
(complete towards the betterment<<of one’s overall <<
benefits of regular exercise
eliminate or at least control tension
sentences) appearance

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2. Based on the question below, construct an outline of two body paragraphs. Write
your outline in complete sentences.

The mass media, which includes television, radio, newspapers or social networking
sites, plays an important role in society. What are the positive effects of mass media
on today’s generation?

Explain your views by providing two effects.

Thesis statement:

Mass media helps people to become more matured, and also have better
communication

Body Paragraph 1

Topic Sentence:

Mass media especially social media applications can improve communication

between people.

Supporting Sentences:

1. Social media can send message quickly.

2. People can connect to people with the same interest.

Concluding Sentence:

Thus, mass media can help people to communicate better.

Body Paragraph 2

Topic Sentence:

Mass media facilitate people to become more matured.

Supporting Sentences:

1. Mass media tells us news and deliver message about the world.

2. Mass media increases someone’s knowledge

Concluding Sentence:

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Hence, mass media matures people who uses it.

3. Based on the question below, construct an outline of two body paragraphs. Write
your outline in complete sentences.

Recreational parks are parks set aside by local authorities for human recreation or
for the protection of plants and animal species. Discuss the reasons why
recreational parks should be protected and not destroyed for development
purposes.

Explain your views by providing two reasons.

Thesis statement:

Body Paragraph 1

Topic Sentence:

Supporting Sentences:

Concluding Sentence:

Hence, parks should be maintained for human activities

Body Paragraph 2

Topic Sentence:

Protecting recreational parks also means protecting the plants and animals

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Supporting Sentences:

Concluding Sentence:

Thus, they can save the flora and fauna in it.