UPM-CALC/CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS/SEM 1/2022-2023

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 10

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 10

Components of a concluding paragraph
Complete the activities and submit by the due date.

Activity 1
Identify the components of the concluding paragraph that the following statements refer to.

Statement Component (√)

Besides the similarities, others have Restatement of thesis statement

revealed many considerable differences in
Summary of points of /
the amounts of antioxidants as well as
comparison
other minerals present in organic and non-
organic foods. Final statement

In conclusion, studies reveal some Restatement of thesis statement /

similarities and differences in the nutrient
Summary of points of
contents between the organic and non-
comparison
organic food substances.
Final statement

Generally, organic foods have higher Restatement of thesis statement

levels of antioxidants than non-organic
Summary of points of
foods and therefore are more important in
comparison
the prevention of chronic illnesses.
Final statement /

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Activity 2
Based on the thesis statements given, choose the correct restatement of thesis statement
from the options provided.

Although Nike and Adidas share a similarity in the use of technology, they employ different
business strategies to promote their products.

Restatement of thesis statement:

A. Despite their similarity in business approach, Nike and Adidas utilise different technology
for their products.
B. Nike and Adidas use similar technology for their products, but they apply different
approach in marketing their products.
C. Nike and Adidas promote their brands using similar technology and business strategies.

American and Turkish fast foods are similar to each other in that they are both convenient,
but they differ in popularity.

Restatement of thesis statement:

A. One obvious similarity between American and Turkish fast foods is their convenience,
but they have major contrast in popularity.
B. American and Turkish fast foods are popular because they are convenient.
C. Although American and Turkish fast foods are inexpensive, both fast foods are popular in
their own way.

Backpacking and staying in hotels have several similarities in terms of experiences but differ
in accommodation.

Restatement of thesis statement:

A. Travelling experiences and accommodation are factors that need to be considered when
choosing between backpacking and staying in hotels.
B. Although backpacking and staying in hotels involve similar accommodation about the
same, they offer different experiences to travellers.

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C. Despite the significant difference in cost, both backpacking and staying in hotels offers
similar travelling experiences to tourists.

Activity 3
Complete the concluding paragraphs below by adding a summary of points of comparison
from the body paragraph outlines given.

Concluding Paragraph 1

Points of Subject A: Subject B:

comparison Backpacking Staying in hotels

Body Travelling a. meets new people a. meets new people

paragraph 1: experience b. learns other cultures b. learns other cultures
Similarity

Body Accommodation a. low cost a. high cost

paragraph 2: b. risky b. safe
Difference

In conclusion, backpacking and staying in hotels offer similar travelling experience but differ
in accommodation. Backpacking and staying in hotels does benefit travelling experience as
they manage to meet new people and learns other cultures. On the other hand, in terms of
accommodation, backpacking offer a low cost but a risky experience. While staying in hotels
is high cost but offer a safer place. Thus, when going out to experience the world, people
should consider their budget and choose wisely whether to go for backpacking or staying in
hotels.

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Concluding Paragraph 2

Points of Subject A: Subject B:

comparison Public Universities Private Universities

Body Learning a. Interactive classes a. Interactive classes

paragraph 1: experience b. Variety of courses b. Variety of courses
Similarity

Body Cost a. Low tuition fees a. High tuition fees

paragraph 2: b. Low accommodation b. High accommodation
Difference fees fees

To conclude, although public and private universities offer similar learning experience, they
are different in cost. The similarities between public universities and private universities are
that they are both a learning experience for student where they have interactive classes and
variety of courses. On the contrary, they differ in cost. Public universities offer low tuition
fees and lo accommodation fees. Private universities have a higher tuition fee and high in
accommodation fees. Therefore, it is highly recommended that if students have to make a
decision on whether to choose a public or private university, they have to carefully consider
their financial capability.