UPM-CALC/CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS/SEM 2 2019-20

WP TASK 3 BODY PARAGRAPH – DRAFT 1

CEL 2103
WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS

SEMESTER 2, 2019/2020

WRITING PORTFOLIO TASK 3: BODY PARAGRAPH FORM (DRAFT 1)

1. Forms Required
 Body Paragraph Form (Draft 1)
 Self-editing checklist
 Body Paragraph Form (Draft 2)

2. Task Description
a. Develop two body paragraphs of an argumentative essay based on your chosen topic using the
BODY PARAGRAPH FORM (DRAFT 1).
b. The body paragraphs should contain the following:
 supporting points (opposing view & rebuttal arguments) that are relevant to the topic/issue
 supporting details (opposing view & rebuttal arguments) with APA in-text citations that
support the arguments

3. Your BODY PARAGRAPH FORM (DRAFT 1 & 2) must be typed using font Arial 11 with 1.15
spacing.

WEEK TASK 3

 Write statements for the opposing views and the supporting points to elaborate
Week 5 on the views.
 Complete BODY PARAGRAPH FORM (DRAFT 1).

 Write topic sentences for the rebuttal arguments and the supporting points to
rebut the opposing view.
 Look for excerpts from reliable scholarly sources (e.g: books or journal articles;
Week 6 printed or electronic) which will be used as supporting details to support the
supporting points (rebuttal arguments).
 Mark (highlight or underline) the relevant sections of the excerpts.
Complete the BODY PARAGRAPH FORM (DRAFT 1).

Week 7 &
Paraphrase the excerpts using APA in-text citation format
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Week 9 Submit Writing Portfolio Task 3: Body Paragraph (Draft 1 & 2)

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NAME Abdulrahman Hajjo

MATRIC NO. 191476

GROUP NO. 28

THESIS STATEMENT:
Robots in the work force always improve the lives of humans

BODY PARAGRAPH 1

OPPOSING VIEW:
Some people argue that robot machines have negative effects on human life.

SUPPORTING POINT (OPPOSING VIEW):

They mention, for instance, that many patients have been caused injuries due to robotic failures.

TOPIC SENTENCE 1 (REBUTTAL ARGUMENT):

Despite those claims, robots industry have always been and still improving, and with that we are able to
overcome the unwanted effects that robots might have.

SUPPORTING POINT 1 (REBUTTAL ARGUMENT):

Using robots to remove harmful objects which humans cannot easily do.

SUPPORTING DETAIL 1: EXAMPLES/ FACTS/ STATISTICS

For example, bomb squad robots can find and remove bombs from targeted areas where humans have
the likelihood of being blown up.

[Original Excerpt]
‘in 2017, US research institute SRI international unveiled its Taurus robot: a bomb disposal robot that
allowed operators to control it using a virtual reality headset”. Windson, M.(2018)

SOURCE:
US research institute SRI international.

PARAPHRASE OF THE EXCERPT:

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For example, bomb squad robots can find and remove bombs from targeted areas where humans have
the likelihood of being blown up

BODY PARAGRAPH 2

OPPOSING VIEW:
There are opinions claim that including robots in industry have a bad influence on the workforce.

SUPPORTING POINT (OPPOSING VIEW):

They say that robots used in industry are replacing a big number of workers, which cause the
unemployment rate to increase.

TOPIC SENTENCE 2 (REBUTTAL ARGUMENT):

However, robots can do dangerous jobs and perform tasks that might harm workers doing them.

SUPPORTING POINT 2 (REBUTTAL ARGUMENT):

Constantly placing cars components onto a chassis can wear out the joints of human body, but robots’
joints can be replaced while humans’ cannot.

SUPPORTING DETAIL 2: EXAMPLES/ FACTS/ STATISTICS

[Original Excerpt]
“Robotics and automation are designed to repeatedly perform tasks that most humans can only perform
for a limited amount of hours”. Hunt.(2013)

SOURCE:
Online article.

PARAPHRASE OF THE EXCERPT:

Constantly placing cars components onto a chassis can wear out the joints of human body, but robots’
joints can be replaced while humans’ cannot.
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