UPM-CALC/LPE 2501/SEM 1/2019-20/SCL/WORKSHEET 4

LPE 2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

SCL WORKSHEET 4

Name: NURUL ASYIQIN SYAZA

BINTI SUHAIMI

Matric no.: 197117 Group: 44

Due Date: 10 November 2019

Paraphrasing Strategy

Changing Voice

1. Change the following sentences from passive voice to active voice.

a. Excess weight gain can be prevented by exercise. Huge amounts of time for
exercise do not need to be set aside by people. Simple ways should be used
by people to get more active throughout the day. For example, the stairs
instead of the elevator can be used by people.

Exercise can prevent excess weight gain. People do not need to set aside huge

amounts of time for exercise. Getting more active throughout the day can be

done by people using simple ways. People can use the stairs instead of the

elevator as an example.

b.Population displacement is caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes.

During earthquakes, shelter is sought by people. Health care and food
supplies are also needed by people. A range of challenges will also be faced
by the survivors of an earthquake.

Natural disasters such as earthquakes can caused population displacement.

Shelter is sought by people during earthquakes. People also need health care

and food supplies. Survivors of an earthquake will also face a range of

challenges.

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2. Change the following sentences from active voice to passive voice.

a.People use computers to perform different tasks quickly and easily. Computers
can save time, energy and cost needed to complete a particular task. Without
computers, people are likely to face a lot of challenges in finishing their work.

Different tasks is performed quickly and easily by using computers. Time, energy

and cost that are needed to complete a particular task can be save by using

computer. People are likely to face a lot of challenges in finishing their work

without computers.

b.Shopping online can save people’s time and energy. With just a couple of
mouse clicks, people can place their shopping orders instantly. Besides,
people are able to exchange their goods if they are not satisfied with their
purchase.

People can save time and energy by shopping online. People can place their

shopping orders instantly with just a couple of mouse clicks. Besides, if people

are not satisfied with their purchase, they are able to exchange their goods.

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Paraphrasing Academic Sources

3.Paraphrase the following excerpt on parental roles in preventing

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

Excerpt

Parents play an important role in the prevention of cyber bullying by banning

websites and setting age-appropriate limits for surfing the internet. Poor
parental monitoring is usually associated with a higher risk for young people
to be involved in both traditional and cyberbullying, whether as the bully or
target. It is also essential for the parents to be able to identify signs that
indicate their children are involved in cyberbullying.

Source Online article

Author National Bullying Prevention Centre
Publication date May 2013
Title Cyberbullying and Its Impact on Young People’s
Emotional Health and Well-being

Cyber bullying should be prohibited by blocking websites and setting age-

appropriate limits for surfing which this role is a responsibility of the parents. Young

people will easily get involved with cyber bullying if the parents does not fully

concern about their children. It is crucial for the parents to be aware with any

indication that their children are tangled in cyber bullying. (National Bullying

Prevention Centre, 2013)

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4. Paraphrase the following excerpt on ways to prevent cybercrime. Include an in-

text citation according to APA style and the citation format given.

Excerpt

One practice of secure surfing on the internet involves keeping e-mail

addresses confidential and not chatting on open systems that do not have
adequate defence techniques. In addition, users should only accept data
from other known users and be cautious when downloading from unknown
sites to reduce the risk of cybercrime. Safe surfing means that users need to
avoid from visiting suspicious websites that could result in viral attacks.

Source Online article

Author Cybercrime Prevention Organisation
Publication date November 2014
Title A Survey on Cybercrime Perpetration and Prevention: A
Review and Model for Cybercrime Prevention
Citation format Citation within the sentence

Cybercrime Prevention Organisation (2014) stated that by preserving e-mail

addresses classified and not chatting an expose systems that do not have decent

defence techniques will protect us while using the internet. In addition, the danger

of cybercrime can be decreased by acquiring data from other familiar users and

be careful when downloading from unfamiliar sites. Averting from visiting doubtful

websites that could result in viral attacks is called as safe surfing.

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5. Paraphrase the following excerpt on how green tea can help in weight loss.
Include an in-text citation according to APA style and the citation format given.

Excerpt

Studies have shown that green tea can increase fat burning and help people
lose weight. It is loaded with antioxidants and various substances that are
beneficial for health. The active compounds in green tea can aid in this
process by enhancing the effects of some fat burning hormones. In addition,
the substances in the tea leaves can support weight loss efforts by reducing
appetite and boosting metabolism.

Source Journal article

Author Donna Levinson
Publication date June 2017
Title Effects of Green Tea on Human Health
Citation format Citation at the end of the sentence

Studies have stated that by consuming green tea, fat burning can be raised and help

people become thinner. Green tea contains antioxidants and many other subtances

that are valuable for heath. By intensifying the result of some fat burning hormones,

the active compunds in green tea can aid in this process. In addition, weight

reduction efforts can be supported by the subtances in the tea leaves by lessening

hunger and increasing metabolism (Levinson, 2017).