UPM-CALC/CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS/SEM 2/2022-2023

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 10

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 10

Components of a concluding paragraph

Complete the activities and submit on Edmodo by the due date.

Activity 1
Identify the components of the concluding paragraph that the following statements refer to.

Statement Component (√)

Besides the similarities, others have Restatement of thesis statement

revealed many considerable differences in Summary of points of √
the amounts of antioxidants as well as other comparison
minerals present in organic and non- Final statement
organic foods.
In conclusion, studies reveal some Restatement of thesis statement
similarities and differences in the nutrient Summary of points of
contents between the organic and non- comparison
organic food substances. Final statement √

Generally, organic foods have higher levels Restatement of thesis statement √

of antioxidants than non-organic foods and Summary of points of
therefore are more important in the comparison
prevention of chronic illnesses. Final statement

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Activity 2
Based on the thesis statements given, choose the correct restatement of thesis statement
from the options provided.

Although Nike and Adidas share a similarity in the use of technology, they employ different
business strategies to promote their products.

Restatement of thesis statement:

A. Despite their similarity in business approach, Nike and Adidas utilise different technology
for their products.
B. Nike and Adidas use similar technology for their products, but they apply different
approach in marketing their products.
C. Nike and Adidas promote their brands using similar technology and business strategies.

American and Turkish fast foods are similar to each other in that they are both convenient, but
they differ in popularity.

Restatement of thesis statement:

A. One obvious similarity between American and Turkish fast foods is their convenience, but
they have major contrast in popularity.
B. American and Turkish fast foods are popular because they are convenient.
C. Although American and Turkish fast foods are inexpensive, both fast foods are
popular in their own way.

Backpacking and staying in hotels have several similarities in terms of experiences but differ
in accommodation.

Restatement of thesis statement:

A. Travelling experiences and accommodation are factors that need to be considered

when choosing between backpacking and staying in hotels.
B. Although backpacking and staying in hotels involve similar accommodation about the
same, they offer different experiences to travellers.
C. Despite the significant difference in cost, both backpacking and staying in hotels offers
similar travelling experiences to tourists.

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Activity 3
Complete the concluding paragraphs below by adding a summary of points of comparison
from the body paragraph outlines given.

Concluding Paragraph 1
Points of Subject A: Subject B:
comparison Backpacking Staying in hotels
Body Travelling a. meets new people a. meets new people
paragraph 1: experience b. learns other cultures b. learns other cultures
Similarity
Body Accommodation a. low cost a. high cost
paragraph 2: b. risky b. safe
Difference

In conclusion, backpacking and staying in hotels offer similar travelling experience but differ
in accommodation. In term of similarity, backpacking and staying in hotels can get
travelling experience with meet new people and can learn other cultures. In contrary,
there are differences of the cost of accommodation which backpacking is cheap but
has a high risk while for staying in hotels while the cost of accommodation is
expensive, but it is safer. Thus, when going out to experience the world, people should
consider their budget and choose wisely whether to go for backpacking or staying in hotels.

Concluding Paragraph 2

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Points of Subject A: Subject B:
comparison Public Universities Private Universities
Body Learning a. Interactive classes a. Interactive classes
paragraph 1: experience b. Variety of courses b. Variety of courses
Similarity
Body Cost a. Low tuition fees a. High tuition fees
paragraph 2: b. Low accommodation b. High accommodation
Difference fees fees

To conclude, although public and private universities offer similar learning experience, they
are different in cost. In term of similarity, both public and private universities have similar
learning experience such as interactive classes and variety of courses. In contrary,
public universities has a low tuition fee and low in accommodation fees while private
universities have high tuition fees and high in accommodation fees. Therefore, it is highly
recommended that if students have to make a decision on whether to choose a public or
private university, they have to carefully consider their financial capability.