UPM-CALC/LPE 2501/SEM 1/2019-20/SCL/WORKSHEET 5

LPE 2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

SCL WORKSHEET 5

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Due Date: 24 November 2019

Summarising Academic Sources

1.Summarise the excerpt below on how technology improves communication in

the workplace. Include an in-text citation according to APA style.

Excerpt

The use of technology in a workplace simplifies the way workmates

communicate. Today employees and business managers use advanced
communication tools and means to exchange information. The use of virtual
communication tools such as electronic mail and video conferencing is on the
rise amongst employees and business managers. Good communication at the
workplace builds strong relationships among employees, and it also facilitates
the flow of information through multiple channels which might be needed in the
decision-making process. Some of this communication technology used in most
workplaces includes; mobile texting apps like ”whatsapp messenger” which is a
cross-platform mobile messaging app for all smart phones.

Source Book

Authors Brian Tracy and Thomas Malthus

Date of January 2014

publication
Title Technology and Workplace Communication

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2. Summarise the excerpt below on the importance of time management for

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

Excerpt

Time management is a key to academic success for students. The best students
are not necessarily those who are smarter, but those who use their time
effectively. When students plan their days and weeks in advance, time can be
their friend rather than their enemy. Although time management is challenging,
it will benefit students in many ways.

The first importance of time management is it helps students to prioritise. By

doing this, they will be able to concentrate on the more urgent tasks first before
moving on to the next. Moreover, if time has been allocated for specific
purposes, it is easier to cope with unforeseen circumstances such as
emergencies, visitors and invitations. However, if students notice that they are
losing a lot of time to other activities than studying, they should try to manage
their time better. They ought to start eliminating the time bandits by making small
adjustments in their habits and behaviours in order to get better control of their
precious time.
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Source Online article

Author University of Nottingham

Date of April 2013

publication

Title Effective Time Management

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3. Summarise the excerpt below on the benefits of using e-mails. Include an in-text
citation according to APA style and the citation format given.

Excerpt
Electronic mail most commonly known as e-mail has been around since 1993.
It is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more
recipients. E-mails operate across the Internet or other computer networks.
The invention of e-mails has influenced our lives and become an important
medium of communication.

One benefit of using e-mails is it is eco-friendly as no paper is used which means

no chopping down of trees. Mails sent by postal service make use of paper.
However, e-mails prevent a large number of trees from getting axed. Using e-
mails also saves fuel that is consumed in the process of transporting letters. As
compared to faxes and letters, e-mails are extremely environmental friendly.

Another benefit of using e-mails is it is very fast. When the message has been
written, all one has to do is click the 'send' button on the screen. The e-mails get
transferred from the computer to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) and is then
automatically sent to the recipient. For that reason, many business people
spend their time in front of the computer or make time to access their e-mails
several times a day. E-mails can also help people reach anyone, anywhere
around the world instantly.

Source Journal Article

Authors Jennifer Gore, Terence Lovat and Dennis Dayman
Date of October 2015
publication
Title Benefits of Using E-mails
Citation format At the end of the sentence

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4. Summarise the excerpt below on the impact of fear of missing out. Include an in-
text citation according to APA style and the citation format given.

Excerpt

Source : Journal Article

Authors : Stephanie L. Knight and Robert F. Richmond

Date of publication : July 2016

Title : Motivational, Emotional and Behavioral Correlatation

of Fear of Missing Out

Citation format : Within the sentence

Fear of missing out could be a factor contributing to greater alcohol use and a higher
rate of negative alcohol-related consequences among college students. Because
students who have high levels of fear of missing out check social media sites more
regularly, they may be exposed to more social events involving alcohol. In addition,
these students may also have stronger social or conformity motives to consume
alcohol (e.g., drinking to be liked or drinking to not feel left out) which has been
associated with heavy drinking in college. Fear of missing out could also be
associated with more negative alcohol-related consequences either through higher
alcohol use or greater willingness to engage in high risk behaviours (e.g., checking
text messages while driving). Therefore, to avoid missing out, those with high levels
of fear of missing out may be more willing to place themselves in risky social
situations and contexts such as attending parties at unfamiliar locations.

Another important dimension of fear of missing out is its potential links with
psychological health and well-being. For example, the strong desire to stay
continuously connected is potentially dangerous as it encourages people to check in
with their digital technology even when they are operating motor vehicles.
Additionally, accounts of fear of missing out presented by journalists writing for The
New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle highlight how a mix of social media
and fear of missing out may be linked to general unhappiness. Furthermore, Wortham

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(2011) proposes that the fear of missing out may be a source of negative mood or
depressed feelings because it undermines the decisions that one has made in life.

In addition, mood deficits and disatisfaction with life caused by the fear of missing out
may lead to social media addiction. Research on internal motives for social media
engagement indicates that avoiding negative emotional states such as loneliness
(Burke, Marlow & Lento, 2010) compel Facebook use. Furthermore, dissatisfaction
with the present state of one’s life has been identified as a motive supporting social
media use (Ellison, Steinfield & Lampe, 2007). These examples suggest social media
provides an outlet for social and emotional frustrations caused by the fear of being
left out. Thus, it appears that the fear of missing out could serve an important role in
linking factors such as psychological need satisfaction, overall mood and general life
satisfaction to dependency on social media engagement.

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