CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 9

SUMMARISING

The activities should be completed and submitted by the due date.

Read the text and answer the questions below.

The Causes and Effects of Cyberbullying

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Humans are living in the world where people bully and get bullied. 2According to Crichton
(2014), “cyberbullying happens for many of the same reasons as any other types of bullying, but
it may be even more appealing because it can be done anonymously”. 3Cyberbullying is an
action of using the social media platforms to bully others and in many cases, behind fake
profiles. 4By using cell phones or any other devices such as computers and tablets to connect to
the Internet, a large number of individuals have been spending their time bullying other people.
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These are some of the reasons why cyberbullying takes place.

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According to Jumali (2015), there are two kinds of people who are likely to bully: the socially
active people and the socially inactive people. 7Thinking the control is in their hands is the main
reason why socially active people may bully other people. 8It makes them feel powerful as it is
also a way to maintain their popularity. 9On the other hand, the socially inactive people may
bully others as they feel that it is a chance for them to fit in and to prove that they are not weak.
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Like the socially active people, bullying also makes them feel powerful. These reasons can
also be referred to cyberbullying.
 Besides that, revenge motivates some individuals to commit cyberbullying.
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13Being victims of
bullying themselves makes them think harassing other people online is natural as they feel
others deserve to be bullied too. 14
Some individuals cyber bully just to boost their egos. 15
They
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harass others to make themselves feel good being in control. Apart from that, attention is what
some people want. 17
They are mostly victims of neglect and have never been appreciated by
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their parents. Other than that, some cyberbullies also starve for the recognition of being
powerful figures. 19They do it to remind others of their social status which they believe are lower
than theirs.

Like any other types of bullying, the effects of cyberbullying are somewhat the same.
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For
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cyberbullies, a bad reputation in the future is highly possible if they get caught. 22If news of their
action went viral on the internet, it will not just affect them but their friends and families as well.
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Moreover, since cyberbullying is also an act of crime under the laws, the bullies might even
end up in prison. 24Likewise, cyberbully victims also pay the price. 25The most common effect is
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depression. The overwhelming negative feelings felt such as anger and sadness could lead
them to alcohol and drug abuse. 27Some victims would skip school for fear of being mocked and
ridiculed. 28They would feel difficult to mingle as they are afraid other people might laugh or pick
on them in school. Furthermore, it is also common for victims of cyber bully to start doubting
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everyone and view them negatively. 30In turn, they would prefer to be alone and lock themselves
in their room.

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To conclude, cyber bullying is a great danger to the society. Although there may be reasons
behind the action, there is never an excuse to commit cyberbullying as it causes a lot of harm
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for both the bullies and the victims. In other words, cyberbullying is a serious worldwide issue
that needs to be prevented.

Adapted from Gabriel, G. (2015). What are the causes of cyberbullying?

https://english.binus.ac.id/2015/06/22/what-are-the-causes-of-cyber-bullying/
1. Underline the key ideas in the text and write a summary on the causes of cyber
bullying.

Sentence number Key ideas

7 Thinking the control is in their hands is the main reason why
socially active people may bully other people.
9 The socially inactive people may bully others as they feel
that it is a chance for them to fit in and to prove that they are
not weak.
12 Revenge motivates some individuals to commit
cyberbullying.
14 Boost their egos.
16 Attention is what some people want.
18 Starve for the recognition of being powerful figures.

Summary:
In his article entitled “What are the Causes of Cyberbullying?”, Gabriel (2015)
highlighted several causes of cyberbullying. Some extrovert people cyberbully
because they want to feel as if they are in control while introverts commit
cyberbullying to feel inclusive and worthy enough to be included in their circles.
People also cyberbully to seek revenge and to boost their egos. Lastly, those who
desire recognition and attention may also have the tendency to cyberbully.
2. Underline the key ideas and write a summary on the effects of cyber bullying.

Sentence number Key ideas

21 A bad reputation in the future is highly possible if they get
caught
23 The bullies might even end up in prison.
25 The most common effect is depression.
27 Some victims would skip school for fear of being mocked
and ridiculed.
29 Victims of cyber bully to start doubting everyone and view
them negatively

Summary:

Gabriel (2015) reported in his article entitled “What are the Causes of Cyberbullying?”
that there are several effects of cyberbullying. Cyberbullies can be convicted by the law
if they are caught for the act which will damage their reputation. On the other hand,
victims of cyberbullying experience stressful consequences and may develop trust
issues towards people in their surroundings. Lastly, teenage victims would avoid school
and meeting people due to their insecurities to socialise.