UPM-CALC/CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS/SEM 1/2022-2023

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 10

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 10

Components of a concluding paragraph

Complete the activities and submit 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
comparison
other minerals present in organic and non-
organic foods. Final statement

In conclusion, studies reveal some Restatement of thesis statement √

similarities and differences in the nutrient
contents between the organic and non- Summary of points of
organic food substances. comparison

Final statement

Generally, organic foods have higher Restatement of thesis statement

levels of antioxidants than non-organic
Summary of points of
foods and therefore are more important in
comparison
the 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.

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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.

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. Backpacking offers the same travelling experience just like staying in
hotels as the travelers can meet new people. Moreover, they also can learn new cultures
when travelling to a new place. However, when backpacking travelers do not have to pay
much money for accommodation compared to staying in hotels. In addition, the
accommodation of backpacking is risky since travelers tend to share rooms with other
unknown travelers. Staying in hotels is safer because travelers do not have to share rooms
with strangers.
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.

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Concluding Paragraph 2
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. Public universities provide abundance learning experience by having
interactive classes similar to private universities. Furthermore, both institutions are huge,
and they could offer variety of courses for their students. However, studying in public
universities did save some cost as they are low in tuition fees compared to studying in
private universities. In addition, the accommodation in public universities are cheap so that
student will have no issues in staying in the university. Staying in private university may cost
some money as the service are better that most public university. 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.