UPM-CALC/CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS/SEM 1 2019-20

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 4

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 4

This is an individual activity for you to carry out.

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

1. Underline the opposing view of this paragraph.

Issue: Mobile phones should be banned in school.

The increasing number of teenagers who use a cell phone in schools which disrupts
classrooms orders has become a major concern. The distraction caused by the presence
of mobile phones in class outweighs the positive influences that it should have towards
the learning process. The students will have higher tendency to regularly check their
mobile phones for any text from their friends. However, despite these claims, mobile
phones can help students to keep up-to-date with the latest information related to their
field of studies.

2. Underline the rebuttal arguments of this paragraph.

Issue: Parents should assume equal responsibility in raising a child.

Children who are nurtured with equal responsibility from their mother and father have
positive effect on their development. Children will benefit from both cares provided by the
parents as each of them will offer different learning experiences. These circumstances
will help the children to have better learning performance in the classroom. Nonetheless,
regardless of this circumstance, there are cases where children raised by single parent
are proven to be excellent in their academic development. The motivation provided by
single parent can be considered as equal as those children who are raised by both
parents.
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3. Underline the appropriate thesis statement for argumentative essays based on the following
issues.

1. Issue: Mobile Phones

There is no question that mobile phones have changed society’s life in an advanced
A
manner.

While mobile phones provide freedom and mobility, the flexibility can also become a
B
leash, exposing the users with several disadvantages.

2. Issue: Professional Career

Finding a job is never easy, but it can be especially hard when the economy is still
A
feeling the effects of a recession and employers are reluctant to hire new workers.

Although the difficulties in finding job is apparent due to the recession’s effects, there
B
are numerous ways that individuals can employ in order to ensure financial stability.

3. Issue: Agriculture

For the past three decades, coconut oil has been unjustly criticised as an artery-
A
clogging saturated fat due to several reasons.

Despite the claims that coconut oil poses health risk towards the consumers, recent
B
studies have revealed the health benefits of coconut oil in daily diet.

4. Issue: Integrity

Regardless of the critics, the approaches to encourage academic integrity and

A
restrain cheating in classroom are quite challenging to be implemented.

There are several steps that universities can take to encourage academic integrity
B
and restrain cheating in classroom.
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5. Issue: War

Although wars were claimed as essential measures to shape human civilisation,

A
there are several ethical reasons pointed out by critics to challenge this notion.

Due to rational reasons, war was claimed as a noble act toward the development of
B
human civilisation.

6. Issue: Technology

The iPad has revolutionised the mobile-computing landscape and provides several
A beneficial learning platforms for universities’ students despite the arguments against
its usage in classroom.

The iPad, an advanced technology has helped students to make learning easier
B
compared to the use of conventional teaching.

7. Issue: Internet Addiction

Like other addictive behaviors, Internet addiction may have serious negative
A consequences, including academic failure, job loss, and a breakdown in personal
relationships.

Regardless of the advantages of Internet toward this digital era, the destructive
B effects of Internet; including academic failure, job loss, and a breakdown in personal
relationships, should be taken into consideration in determining its value.

8. Issue: Transportation

The integration of advanced technology in public transportation have proven to

A
provide numerous advantages toward individuals who reside in urban area.

Regardless of the benefits provided by public transportation, there are some critics
B state that private transportation provides better conveniences due to several
reasons.
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9. Issue: Education

Homeschooling has been considered as an effective way to educate children due to

A
several reasons despite the arguments that challenge the idea.

Homeschooling has several disadvantages than should be considered by parents

B
who choose to adopt this approach.

10. Issue: Health

Although there are many techniques of healthy diet have been introduced, there are
A
negative consequences of practising them without proper guidance.

Although people argue that practising healthy lifestyle is better than healthy diet,
B different perspectives point out that with proper guidance, healthy diet provides better
health benefits.