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LPE2501 ACADEMIC WRITING


SCL WORKSHEET 1

Name: Hoh Jia Da

Matric no.: 200480 Group: 54

Due Date: 8 November 2020

Paragraph Development (Outlining)


1. Complete the outline below by transferring the information from the academic text in Lecture Notes 1 (pg. 8 – 9).

TOPIC: Benefit of Regular Exercise

Thesis
Statement Regular exercise releases tension, improves appearance, and increases stamina.
(complete
sentence)

Topic Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3


Sentences
Another benefit of regular exercise is improved In addition to the self-confidence engendered by an improved
(complete The first benefit of regular exercise is the
appearance, regular exercise also increases stamina. exercise
sentences) release of tension. appearance. also increases stamina.

SP1 Results
SP1: Sleep betterin
Capable
: at aworking
trimmer
ofnight harder
and have and and
a better firmer figure.
withstand
temperament fatigue.
the next day.

Supporting
Points SP2: Wear
Allows
Petty for more
clothes
irritations aandstronger and
attractively
frustrations healthier
and
should body.
comfortably.
be less troubling.

1 SP3
SP3:: Stamina
Improve
Help him orskin
to work condition.
her avoid
part-time andtheir bad various
accomplish behaviour.
tasks efficiently.
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(point form)

Supporting For example, Roscoe (2010) explains that For instance, research shows that people who are Paisley (2012) states that “a worker who exercises
Details overweight, may be able to burn away most should be able to complete a forty-hour week at
(point form) an employee stressed with work and traffic
excess fat and tighten muscles, thereby reshaping work and still retain enough energy for mowing
congestion, may rush home, argue with the the physique through regular exercise (Centre of the grass, painting the garage or cleaning the
family, and eat excessively. Public Health California, 2013). windows at home” (p. 87).

Concluding
Sentences << Thus, regular exercise is beneficial as it will << Hence, improved endurance is one of
Therefore, exercising regularly can
(complete help towards the betterment of one’s overall the benefits of regular exercise.
eliminate or at least control tension.
sentences) appearance.

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2. Based on the question below, construct an outline of two body paragraphs. Write
your outline in complete sentences.

The mass media, which includes television, radio, newspapers or social networking
sites, plays an important role in society. What are the positive effects of mass media
on today’s generation?

Explain your views by providing two effects.

Thesis statement:

The positive effects of mass media on today’s generation are increased awareness
and as a form of entertainment.

Body Paragraph 1

Topic Sentence:

Mass media helped us to increase awareness.

Supporting Sentences:

1.Mass media has the power to reach and inform a large number of people all
around the world in a very short period of time.

2.Mass media helps in raising public consciousness by spreading simplified


messages through advertisements and organising campaigns as proven success by
many examples.

Concluding Sentence:

Therefore, mass media assist people to be informed about the latest news in a short
time and increase their awareness.

Body Paragraph 2

Topic Sentence:

Mass media can be a form of entertainment.

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Supporting Sentences:

1.Mass media provides entertainment by providing amusement and assist in


reducing tension to large degree.

2.Mass media makes audience recreational and leisure time more enjoyable .

Concluding Sentence:

Hence, mass media provides audience amusement and makes audience


recreational and leisure time more enjoyable.

3. Based on the question below, construct an outline of two body paragraphs. Write
your outline in complete sentences.

Recreational parks are parks set aside by local authorities for human recreation or
for the protection of plants and animal species. Discuss the reasons why
recreational parks should be protected and not destroyed for development
purposes.

Explain your views by providing two reasons.

Thesis statement:

Recreation parks play a key role in preserving our environment and promote good
health and fitness.

Body Paragraph 1

Topic Sentence:

Recreational parks should be protected because it plays a key role in preserving our
environment.

Supporting Sentences:

1.Trees are planted in recreational parks to help improve air quality and remove
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

2.Some recreational parks serve as a habitat to endangered flora and faunas.

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Concluding Sentence:

Therefore, recreational parks help improve air quality and serve as a habitat to
endangered flora and faunas.

Body Paragraph 2

Topic Sentence:

Next, recreational parks should be protected because it promotes good health and
fitness.

Supporting Sentences:

1. A walk in the park can reduce stress and promotes relaxation.

2. Recreational parks can encourage public to exercise and is a great way to keep
people active.

Concluding Sentence:

Hence, recreational parks can reduce stress by promoting relaxation and encourage
public to exercise and stay active.

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