UNIVERSIDAD DE LA SABANA

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

LEVEL 5, 2019-2
WRITING WORKSHOP 1
Name: Alejandra Lara Silva Code: 0000177000 Group: 9

Based on the Class Preparation Session Video - How to write a cause and effect outline - answer the following questions.

A. Read the following essay and identify its parts. Use different colors to highlight each component.

COMPUTERS IN OUR LIVES COMPONENT

Can you imagine what your personal and professional life would be like without computers? The Hook_______
computer revolution that started after the Second World War is now developing quickly;
computers are beginning to influence and take over nearly every aspect of our lives. In this regard,
Thesis
computers have produced profound changes in our lives in both, the economic and the
Statement
communication fields.

The computer has led to immense changes in economic area. Firstly, businesses now have to be Concluding
computerized or they will risk failure. Every big corporation such as Coca-Cola, the BBC and Levi’s, sentence
bases its operations on computing, regardless of which sector they are in (Choiniere, 2017).
Additionally, computing is an economic generator. Japan, China, India and many other countries Causes
have large IT sectors, which have made their economies increase by more than 5% every year Or Effects
since 2000. All in all, businesses would not thrive if they did not have computers.
Background
Apart from businesses, computers have also revolutionized communication. Initially, people wrote
letters, which would often take weeks to reach their destinations, or make terribly expensive
Restatement
phone calls. Now, they use several apps or e-mail. For instance, 29 million Whatsapp messages
were sent in 60 seconds on average, in 2017 (Muncy, 2018). Furthermore, many people use
computers to communicate all around the world using chat rooms and software, which was Closing
impossible before the computer became common. As a result, people can now access distant Sentence
cultures, in a second. In sum, communications have had huge changes thanks to computers.
Summary
All in all, computers have had profound effects on our lives, especially in business and of main points
communication areas. Not only has computing become a key part of every company success, but it
has also made instant communication possible, at a global scale. In the future, if the computer Fist
continues evolving at such speed, our business practices and methods of communication may supporting idea
undergo even more radical changes.
Second
References (example):
Choiniere, K. (2017, August 10). Technology in the Contemporary business. The Economist. Retrieved from
supporting idea
https://www.oksbdc.org/why-is-technology-important-in-business/
Connectors__
Muncy, J. (2019, January 3). The World Power of Text Messaging. The Financial Times. Retrieved from
https://www.ft.com/content/8efed466-1faf-11e9-b126-46fc3ad87c65.

Answer the following True/False sentences

a. We should write connectors (transition words) in the outline T/F

b. It is necessary to write the complete paragraphs in the outline T/F
c. We can copy all the information in the outline from the internet T/F
d. The outline is the skeleton of the essay T/F
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LEVEL 5, 2019-2
e. An outline saves time when writing the essay T/F
f. The thesis statement does not mention the causes or effects T/F

HOOKS
The first sentence of your introduction is the first to capture the attention of the reader. There are various types:

1. A definition: While dictionary definitions are ok, it is better to try to paraphrase whenever you can.
Luke (1990) affirmed that business is more than just an exchange of funds for services or goods.

2. A quotation or paraphrase: If you use a quote, make sure that it is relevant to your topic, background
information or your thesis. Avoid overused quotes or clichés. The film director Woody Allen said “Those who
can’t teach, teach gym.”

3. A little-known or striking fact: Try to surprise and impress your reader with an interesting fact related to your
topic. Don’t forget to cite!
“A cockroach can carry more than 40 different pathogens that could spread to humans” (Stevens, 2008).

4. A question: Make sure it will catch the reader’s attention and lead toward your thesis topic:
Have you ever stayed up all night to study for an exam, only to sleep through your exam the next morning?

B. Read the following sentences and determine what kind of hook they are (questions, fact, quote…)

a. The pentagon has twice as many bathrooms as are necessary A little-known or striking fact
b. Schindler's List graphically portrays the horrific acts of German concentration camps in World War two. A
definition
c. John F. Kennedy once said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your
country.” A quotation or paraphrase
d. Cigarettes are the primary cause of cancer A little-known or striking fact
e. Can you imagine how much a single day can cost if you live in Shibuya, Tokyo? A question

c. What are some signal words to focus on ‘causes’ or ‘effects’? Write C (cause) or E (effect) next to each word.
Use your dictionary when necessary.

to cause __E___ due to____ C Is the result of__ E to affect____ E

to result in____ F to promote____ C to provoke ____ C because of___ C
is caused by____ C to impact____ E are reasons for___ C to lead to____ C
to have effects on____ E is a consequence of___ E are causes of___ E result from____ E
are motives for____ C

Examples:
 wars have caused a flood of refugees in past years (cause)
 Lack of potable water in the world has effects on people’s health and animal extinction (to have effects on)

C. Find information about your topic. Fill out the chart on the next page with relevant information that supports
your 2 causes or 2 effects. The information sources’ original language must be English. Put the information
textually, as you find it in the different sources. Make sure you also put the sources.

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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
LEVEL 5, 2019-2

IMPORTANT: Only sources (web pages, articles, books, etc) in English are accepted. Spanish articles are not accepted.

Topic:
Thesis Statement:

Cause or Effect # 1:
Supporting Idea 1 (Statistics, research studies, articles, or any other reliable Source (Author, year, name of article,
information source. Copy-paste the information textually) Book/web page)
Essays, UK. (November 2018). Effects of Globalisation
in Education Essay. Retrieved from
I The society without noticing is drawn to this concept of education
https://www.ukessays.com/essays/education/effects-
N commodification due to the societal pressure. of-globalisation-in-education-education-
F The demands of competition, the information provided by League Tables, essay.php?vref=1
O pressures from the state for performance improvement and target-
R achievement and per-capita funding, in a period of spending constraints,
M work together to create local ‘economies of student worth’ where schools
A compete to recruit those students, most likely to contribute to
T ‘improvements’ and ‘performance’ (Ball, 2004, p. 10).
I This cycle of incentives for performance is not something good as it
O contradicts with the value of education.
N
Supporting Idea 2 (Statistics, research studies, articles, or any other reliable Source (Author, year, name of article,
information source. Copy-paste the information textually) Book/web page)

One of the benefits of this distance learning is that the learning process can Essays, UK. (November 2018). Effects of Globalisation
in Education Essay. Retrieved from
be done in learners’ own time, without any peer pressure form classmates.
https://www.ukessays.com/essays/education/effects-
However, the drawback of distance learning is that the reduced or loss of the of-globalisation-in-education-education-
human touch in the learning and teaching process. Human touch in the form essay.php?vref=1
of communication with one another is important in learning.

Cause or Effect # 2:
Supporting Idea 1 (Statistics, research studies, articles, or any other reliable Source (Author, year, name of article,
information source. Copy-paste the information textually) Book/web page)
References:
I As education serves as foundational to global stability, the development of Globalization Affect Education
N multicultural awareness from an early age may integrate ideologies sourced
A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF
F from various societies in order to arrive at well-balanced conclusions GLOBALIZATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON
O regarding issues that surround the world as a whole. Globalization and EDUCATION
R education then come to affect one another through mutual goals of
Globalization And Education: Challenges And
M preparing young people for successful futures during which their nations will Opportunities by Sadegh Bakhtiari
A grow increasingly connected.
About the Author
T Author: Priyanka Gupta
I
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O Supporting Idea 2 (Statistics, research studies, articles, or any other reliable Source (Author, year, name of article,
N information source. Copy-paste the information textually) Book/web page)
References:
It encourages students to work in teams. To be able to work closely in teams Globalization Affect Education
is the need for employees. Working in teams requires students to develop
A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF
skills in-group dynamics, compromise, debate, persuasion, organization, and GLOBALIZATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON
leadership and management skills. EDUCATION

Globalization And Education: Challenges And

Opportunities by Sadegh Bakhtiari

About the Author

Author: Priyanka Gupta

Restate your Thesis: ___________________________________________________________ Use synonyms to

_____________________________________________________________________________ rewrite your
_____________________________________________________________________________ thesis. Include the
THREE elements
studied.

OUTLINE (In Class)

Name: ________________________________________________ Code: _________________ Course: ____________

Topic: _____________________________________________________________
Hook (capture the reader’s attention)

Introduction Background - (help the reader to understand the topic)

Thesis statement (clearly state the topic 2 causes or effects that the essay will explore)

Effect / Cause 1:

Supporting idea 1

Body
paragraph 1
Supporting idea 2

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LEVEL 5, 2019-2
Effect 2 / Cause 2:

Supporting idea 1
Body
paragraph 2

Supporting idea 2

Restatement of the Thesis

Concluding
paragraph

Remember to write short sentences.

References:
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