ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS SEM.

II 2011/2012 SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT 2 (15%): CAUSE/EFFECT ESSAY

Instructions: Choose one of the following topics and write a cause/effect essay. The details should be clear and specific. Requirements:
1) Your essay should not be longer than 750 words in length (5 paragraphs). 2) Use Block-style to write your cause/effect essay (Block Organisation D page

95 in your textbook). 3) Type your essay using Tahoma font, 12 pt., and spaced at 1.5 between lines. Remember to include page numbers. 4) You are REQUIRED to cite works from experts and ENCLOSE the materials used. It is preferable that the APA format be used for citation and referencing. 5) Deadline:_________ (confirm the date with your instructor). Essays that are late will be penalized 2 points per day unless you have prior approval/extension date, or a good and confirmable reason. If you need an extension, see your instructor. Extensions are at his/her discretion. Evaluation criteria: Your essay will be evaluated on the following criteria: Introduction & Thesis statement Body paragraphs: details supported by details and examples (citations & referencing) Overall organization: unity and coherence Conclusion Style : Sentence flow, tone Mechanics: grammar, punctuation, spelling and capitalization.

ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS FEBRUARY 2011/2012 SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT 2 (15%): CAUSE/EFFECT ESSAY

Question 1 On 1st March 2012, a young girl named Nurul Nadira went missing while returning home after buying instant noodle and eggs just near her house in Johor Bharu. She was alone at the time with no adults accompanying her. A few years back, in Kuala Lumpur, another eight year old named Nurin Jazlin was reported missing on 20th August 2007, after she failed to reach home after shopping at the night market. Again, she was not under adult supervision. Unfortunately, they shared the same fate. Nurul Nadira was found burnt to death in a palm oil estate while Nurin Jazlins body was dumped in a bag in front of a shop lot. In your opinion, why did these cruel incidents occur and what are the consequences to us? Write a 750 words cause/effect essay detailing your view on the issue. You are required to use block organisation, specifically Pattern D to write a five paragraph essay.

Question 2 Football is known as the beautiful game and since it is played in a majority of countries, it is also one of the most popular sports in the world. Once in four years, the world experiences the global phenomenon of football mania due to the World Cup. However, the beauty of this game is tainted with incidents of match fixing scandals. Players, match officials and even football association leaders have been caught red handed for accepting bribes and inducement to determine the outcome of football matches. Football fans especially are devastated and feel cheated as they have been robbed of the excitement of the game. In your opinion, why do football match fixing scandals happen and what will be the effects to the sport and people such as football fans? Write a 750 words cause/effect essay detailing your view on the issue. You are required to use block organisation, specifically Pattern D to write a five paragraph essay.