CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS

WRITING PORTFOLIO TASK 3 - 25%

NAME : MOHD REDZUANSYAH BING BANG BANG ARDIANSJAH

MATRIC NO. : 205501 GROUP :9

1. Based on your Task 1, 2 and 3, write a comparison and contrast essay in DRAFT 1.
2. The task should contain the following:
● An introductory paragraph
● Two body paragraphs
● A concluding paragraph
● A reference list
3. Review your Draft 1 using SELF-EDITING CHECKLIST to check for errors.
4. Edit and improve your essay in DRAFT 2 if there is any error.
5. Your essay (Draft 1 and 2) must be typed using font Arial 11 with 1.15 spacing.
 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY – DRAFT 1

TOPIC: The similarities and differences between face-to-face learning and

online learning.

When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, it led to changes in the learning system. One of
them is the learning environment, from face-to-face to online. Changes in the learning
environment have a clear impact on learners. Although face-to-face learning and online learning
have similar types of learning material, there is a slightly different in a social interaction among
learners.

Both face-to-face learning and online learning using the same types of learning material
while having a class. The learners require to use the same learning material in order to complete
the task consists of reading, writing and as a reference material for the exam. No matter if it is
an e-book or a hardcover book, you must learn the same material and understand the content.
Moreover, both face-to-face and online learning has the same assessments. Abduh, M. Y. M
(2021) said that the teaching technique is centred on assessment. It shapes students'
comprehension of the subject and determines their capacity for advancement. Additionally,
especially in EFL environments, teachers' beliefs have a significant impact on the educational
process.

Despite they use the same types of learning materials in class, there are slightly different in
social interaction among the learners while having a face-to-face or online learning. Learner
has the opportunity to interact with their teachers or friends if there is a question that arises and
will get a simple explanation immediately if they attend to face-to-face learning. However, the
online learning lack of social interaction. According to Bali and Liu (2018), Online learning has
generally been thought to be less interactive than face-to-face learning. mostly as a result of a
lack of social engagement, social presence, and student satisfaction. Futhermore, there is a
considerable gap between face-to-face and online learning in terms of student satisfaction. In
general, face-to-face students were happy with the course than their online counterparts in a
number of ways.
 To conclude, despite having same learning materials, face-to-face learning and online
learning can be differ in social interaction among the learners. The learners using the same
material while attending their face-to-face or online learning class. On the other hand,
learners who attend to online learning lacks in social interaction than learners who attend to
face-to-face learning.
 References

Online Vs. Traditional Classes (2022) Similarities and Differences Between Online and
Traditional Classes. https://gradesfixer.com/free-essay-examples/similarities-and-
differences-between-online-and-traditional-classes/

Abduh, M. Y. M. (2021). Full-time online assessment during COVID-19 lockdown: EFL teachers’
perceptions. Asian EFL Journal, 28(1.1), 26-46.

Bali, S., & Liu, M. C. (2018, November). Students’ perceptions toward online learning and face-to-
face learning courses. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 1108, No. 1, p.
012094). IOP Publishing.

Baber, H. (2021). Social interaction and effectiveness of the online learning–A moderating
role of maintaining social distance during the pandemic COVID-19. Asian
Education and Development Studies.
 SELF-EDITING CHECKLIST

CRITERIA YES NO

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
Contains background information related to the subjects of the
1. /
essay
States a thesis statement that introduces the subjects and points
2. /
of comparison
BODY PARAGRAPH

Contains a topic sentence with clear topic and controlling idea for
3. /
both body paragraphs

Contains supporting sentences that are relevant to the topic

4. /
sentence

Contains relevant supporting details that have been paraphrased

5. /
or summarised

Uses appropriate comparison signal words and contrast signal

6. /
words to connect the ideas

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

7. Contains a restatement of thesis statement /

8. Contains summary of points of comparison /

9. Contains a relevant author’s opinion as the final statement /

UNITY AND COHERENCE

10. The essay has all three parts: introduction, body and conclusion. /

All the supporting sentences/ supporting details are relevant to the

11. /
main idea.

All paragraphs achieve coherence by repeating key nouns, using

consistent pronouns and appropriate transition signals.
Write the:

Repeated key noun(s): face-to-face learning and online learning

12. /
Consistent pronouns : learners
Transition signals : although, furthermore, however, on the
other hand, therefore
LANGUAGE AND SENTENCE ERRORS

Uses correct formal words, subject-verb agreement, tenses,

13. /
punctuation and spelling

Uses correct sentence structures (contains no non-parallel

14. /
structures, fragments, run-ons and comma splices)

CITATIONS AND REFERENCES (APA Style- 7th Edition)

15. In-text citations contain the name of author in correct format. /

16. In-text citations contain the year of publication. /

In-text citations use appropriate reporting verbs (for within the

18. /
sentence citation only).

19. In-text citations use correct punctuation. /

Reference list matches the in-text citations and is correctly

20. /
formatted.
 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY – DRAFT 2

TOPIC: The similarities and differences between face-to-face learning and

online learning.

When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, it led to changes in the learning system. One of them
is the learning environment, from face-to-face to online. Changes in the learning environment
have a clear impact on learners. Although face-to-face learning and online learning have similar
types of learning material, there is a slightly different in a social interaction among learners.

Both face-to-face learning and online learning using the same types of learning material
while having a class. The learners require to use the same learning material in order to complete
the task consists of reading, writing and as a reference material for the exam. No matter if it is
an e-book or a hardcover book, you must learn the same material and understand the content.
Moreover, both face-to-face and online learning has the same assessments. Abduh (2021)
stated that the teaching technique is centred on assessment. It shapes students'
comprehension of the subject and determines their capacity for advancement. Additionally,
especially in EFL environments, teachers' beliefs have a significant impact on the educational
process.

Despite they use the same types of learning materials in class, there are slightly different in
social interaction among the learners while having a face-to-face or online learning. Learner
has the opportunity to interact with their teachers or friends if there is a question that arises and
will get a simple explanation immediately if they attend to face-to-face learning. However, the
online learning lack of social interaction. According to Bali and Liu (2018), Online learning has
generally been thought to be less interactive than face-to-face learning. mostly as a result of a
lack of social engagement, social presence, and student satisfaction. Furthermore, according
to Tratnik (2017), he mentioned that there is a considerable gap between face-to-face and
online learning in terms of student satisfaction. In general, face-to-face students were happy
with the course than their online counterparts in a number of ways (cited in Bali & Liu, 2018).
 To conclude, despite having same learning materials, face-to-face learning and online
learning can be differ in social interaction among the learners. The learners using the
same material while attending their face-to-face or online learning class. On the other
hand, learners who attend to online learning lacks in social interaction than learners
who attend to face-to-face learning. Therefore, no matter in what kind of learning
environments, the learners should focus on their study to achieve their goals and
dreams for a better future.

References

Abduh, M. Y. M. (2021). Full-time online assessment during COVID-19 lockdown: EFL

teachers’ perceptions. Asian EFL Journal, 28(1.1), 26-46.

Baber, H. (2021). Social interaction and effectiveness of the online learning–A moderating
role of maintaining social distance during the pandemic COVID-19. Asian
Education and Development Studies.

Bali, S., & Liu, M. C. (2018). Students’ perceptions toward online learning and face-to-face
learning courses. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 1108, No. 1, p.
012094). IOP Publishing.

Online Vs. Traditional Classes (2022) Similarities and Differences Between Online and
Traditional Classes. https://gradesfixer.com/free-essay-examples/similarities-and-
differences-between-online-and-traditional-classes/
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