UPM-CALC/LPE2501/SEM 1/2023-24/WP/TASK 1

LPE2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

WRITING PORTFOLIO TASK 1

BRAINSTORM

1. Based on your field of study, brainstorm a topic and supporting points (SP) to
develop your paragraphs.

Below is an example of a cluster diagram used for brainstorming. You may use the
diagram provided in the next page to help you organise your topic and supporting
points.

Field of study

Human
Development

Topic
The Benefits of Volunteering

Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2

Main idea: Learn new skills Main idea: Broaden one’s career
options
SP 1
- have better time management skills SP 1
- volunteering experience is sought
SP 2 after by employers
- sharpen interpersonal skills
SP 2
- can try out different jobs while
volunteering

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BRAINSTORM FORM

NAME: ______________________________________________

MATRIC NO.: _____________________ GROUP: _________

FIELD OF STUDY

TOPIC

PARAGRAPH 1 PARAGRAPH 2

MAIN IDEA: MAIN IDEA:

SP 1 SP 1

SP 2 SP 2

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2. Once you have brainstormed your topic and supporting points, look for excerpts
from academic sources to support the points (at least one excerpt for each
supporting point). Please ensure that all sources are in English language
only.

List down the reference sources (e.g. name of books and journals or links to
websites) by filling up the table below.

BODY PARAGRAPH 1 Sources

Supporting Point 1 Source Type

Title
Author(s)
Date of Publication
DOI/Website
Supporting Point 2 Source Type
Title
Author(s)
Date of Publication
DOI/Website
BODY PARAGRAPH 2 Sources

Supporting Point 1 Source Type

Title
Author(s)
Date of Publication
DOI/Website
Supporting Point 2 Source Type
Title
Author(s)
Date of Publication
DOI/Website

Instructor’s approval for topic and excerpts

Comments:

Signature:

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