UPM-CALC/SEM2/2021-22/LPE2301/SCL WORKSHEET 9

LPE2301 ACADEMIC INTERACTION AND PRESENTATION

SCL WORKSHEET 9

WEEK 9 (OUTLINING)

Name MUHAMMAD AIMAN BIN KHAIRUL ANUAR

Matric No. : 212945
Group :7

a) Watch the video on this link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVVE_4vxAAY

b) Based on the video, complete the table below. Your answers may be written in point
forms.

Topic Impacts of Smartphone on Human Health

Health Impacts of Smartphone:

i. Smartphones are harmful to human health (For)
Central Idea
ii. Smartphones are harmful to human health
(Against)

Smartphones are harmful to human health (For)

Main point 1  Radiation from mobile phones – damage body
structures

Improper use of smartphones may cause

Supporting Point 1
(1) damage to different body parts

Supporting Details  Radiation from mobile phones may produce

(i.e. statistics, examples, (2) oxidative stress in brain tissue, which can lead to
explanation) a higher risk of brain tissue damage. (Meral, 2007)

Supporting Point 2 Radiation from mobile phones may lower the fertility of
males
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Supporting Details Radiation from mobile phones may produce may

(i.e. statistics, examples, lower the fertility of males as (3) the radiation
explanation) destroys the DNA and mobility of sperm cells.
(De Luliis et al, 2009)

Smartphones are harmful to human health (For)

Main point 2  (4) smartphones apps may lead to a
misunderstanding of health issues.

Supporting Point 1
Many apps are releasing false information about health

Supporting Details (5) A considerable number of apps are releasing

(i.e. statistics, examples, health information without the approval form medical
explanation) Professionals
(O’Neill & Brady, n.d.)

(6) Some apps are designated for advertising purposes

Supporting Point 2
and may contain misleading information.

Smartphones are harmful to human health (Against)

Main Point 3
 Smartphones help to improve health

(7) Smartphones help to Smartphones help to improve

Supporting Point 1
physical and psychological health.

Supporting Details (8) Smartphones can help monitor the body

(i.e. statistics, examples, condition of elderly patients.
explanation) (Lee, 2012).
 Smartphones assist in locating the users by GPS or
mobile networks.

Smartphones are harmful to human health (Against)

Main Point 4  Smartphones apps may promote (9) positive
behaviour heath habits and improve
psychological health.
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Supporting Point 1  Motivation for the users

(10) The apps can motivate users to engage in

Supporting Details healthy behavior, such as sports and keeping fit.
(i.e. statistics, examples, (Luxton et al, 2011).
explanation)  Smartphone apps have helped in developing healthy
lifestyle.

Main Point 5 Smartphones are harmful to human health (Against)

 Smartphones apps can enhance psychological
health.

Supporting Point 1  Smartphones encourage communication

(11) Smart phones encourage communication

Supporting Details between people as they can browse social
(i.e. statistics, examples, networking sites anywhere and anytime.
explanation) (Luxton et al, 2011).
 Smartphone apps have helped in developing healthy
lifestyle.

Supporting Point 2 Get support from friends online.

(12) Smart phone apps have positive effects on

Supporting Details strengthening the cohesiveness of social networks
(i.e. statistics, examples, among users because they are able to maintain with
explanation) each other all the time.
(Park et al, n.d.).
 Relieve psychological pressure and anxiety
 Foster interpersonal relationships

Submit the completed exercise in PDF format.