UPM-CALC/LPE 2501/SEM 1/2019-20/WP/TASK 1

LPE 2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

WRITING PORTFOLIO TASK 1

BRAINSTORM

1. Based on your field of study, brainstorm a topic and supporting points (SP) to
develop your paragraphs.

Below is an example of a cluster diagram used for brainstorming. You may use the
diagram provided in the next page to help you organise your topic and supporting
points.

Field of study
Human
Development

Topic
The Benefits of Volunteering

Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2

Main idea: Learn new skills Main idea: Broaden one’s career
options
SP 1
- have better time management skills SP 1
- volunteering experience is sought
SP 2 after by employers
- sharpen interpersonal skills
SP 2
- can try out different jobs while
volunteering

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BRAINSTORM FORM

NAME: Siti Aishah Binti Johan___________________________

MATRIC NO.: ___198449____________ GROUP: ____23___

FIELD OF STUDY

Physics

TOPIC
How to Prevent Sport Injuries

PARAGRAPH 1 PARAGRAPH 2

MAIN IDEA: use sport protection MAIN IDEA: incorporating proper drills

SP 1 protect from high-risk impact SP 1 improper ways for drills resulted

to sport injuries

SP 2 different sport, different injuries, SP 2 reduce strength, speed and

different protection gear agility if training in irregular drills

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2. Once you have brainstormed your topic and supporting points, look for excerpts
from academic sources to support the points (at least one excerpt for each
supporting point).

List down the reference sources (e.g. name of books and journals or links to
websites) of the excerpts.

BODY PARAGRAPH 1 Sources

Supporting Point 1  Sports-Related Concussions in Youth: Improving the

Science, Changing the Culture.

Supporting Point 2  https://www.verywellfit.com/common-snowboarding-

injuries-3119429

BODY PARAGRAPH 2 Sources

Supporting Point 1  Run Smart: Training Tips for Runners

 https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/drills-for-proper-
running-form/
Supporting Point 2  https://coachad.com/articles/sports-medicine-
preventing-football-injuries/
 https://www.vertimax.com/blog/speed-and-agility-
training-program-tips-for-high-performance-players

Instructor’s approval for topic and excerpts

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