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SCL WORKSHEET 2 (WEEK 3)

Due Date: 25 September 2016
Name: NAJIHAH BINTI MUHAMMAD
Matric no.: 182112

Group: 75

TOPIC: Sentence Structure

ITEM 1: Recognising Sentence Types
Identify the sentence number listed below as either Simple, Compound or
Complex.
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One of the most important attributes of soy milk is its ability to improve blood

lipid profile. 2Unlike dairy milk, which is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, soy milk
fat is mostly unsaturated with zero cholesterol.

The monounsaturated and

polyunsaturated fatty acids in soy can inhibit the transport of cholesterol into the
blood stream. 4Studies have shown that regular intake of soy can significantly lower
blood concentrations of triglyceride and raise the level of high density lipoproteins
(Bernstein et. al., 2011). 5This combined effect makes soy milk an ideal drink for
those who have high cholesterol or a family history of coronary heart diseases.
6

Besides, the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as the powerful phyto-

antioxidants in soy can effectively protect the blood vessels from lesions. 7Dinkleberg
(2010) explains that these compounds bind to the blood vessel lining, and they
defend our lining cells from free radical attacks and cholesterol deposits. 8The
binding of these nutrients also improves the fluidity and flexibility of the blood
vessels, so they are much more resilient to blood pressure changes (Dinkleberg,
2010). 9In addition, drinking soy milk also gives an extra dose of fibre and keeps the
feeling of being full longer.

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Because soy is naturally high in essential fatty acids,

proteins, fibre, vitamins and minerals, these nutrients definitely provide energy and
keep the body functioning at its optimum level.

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Therefore, there can be no doubt

that soy milk offers many benefits to keep the body healthy.
Adapted from Turner, T. & Carter, E. (2012). Health benefits of soy milk. Journal of Food Health, 37(1),
321-335. Retrieved from http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/abe_eng_pubs/277/

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No.

Sentence No.

Sentence Type

1
2
3
4
5

2
3
7
9
10

COMPLEX
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
SIMPLE
COMPLEX

ITEM 2: Combining Sentences in Different Ways

Read the paragraph below. Then, read the instructions that follow and combine the
given sentences into either simple, compound or complex sentences.
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For many working adults, online education has greatly enhanced the opportunity to
take classes. 2Online education has also allowed many working adults to complete
their studies. 3Research indicates that although most online students successfully
complete their degree program, about forty percent of them fail in their studies
(Bates, 2010). 4These days most working adults pursue their studies online. 5It can
be a major issue if students do not put in sufficient effort and time in completing their
studies. 6In most cases, students can access their course at anytime from anywhere.
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This means that parents, working students and professionals on the move have the
option of attending classes no matter how hectic their work schedule is. 8Students
only need a computer and Internet access to take online classes. 9On the other
hand, there can also be drawbacks for students pursuing online education.
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Students may not be able to experience a conducive learning environment. 11They
have limited opportunities to learn from the experiences and backgrounds of peers in
class. 12In normal classrooms, students can share ideas and listen to peers. 13They
can also collaborate face-to-face on projects and assignments. 14Normal classrooms
encourage peer participation. 15Online classrooms have virtual discussion forums
with no face-to-face interaction. 16New ways of thinking and broader cultural diversity
awareness is difficult to achieve. 17This is caused by the lack of students deeply
engaging in conversations with other students.

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1. Combine sentence 1 and sentence 2 to form a simple sentence with one subject
and two verbs.
Sentence 1: For many working adults, online education has greatly enhanced the
opportunity to take classes.
Sentence 2: Online education has also allowed many working adults to complete
their studies.
For many working adults, online education has greatly enhanced the opportunity to
take classes and complete their studies.

2. Combine sentence 4 and sentence 5 to form a compound sentence with an

appropriate conjunctive adverb.
Sentence 4: These days most working adults pursue their studies online.
Sentence 5: It can be a major issue if students do not put in sufficient effort and
time in completing their studies.
These days most working adults pursue their studies online; however, neverthelesss,
nonetheless, still, it can be a major issue if students do not put in sufficient effort and
time in completing their studies.
3. Combine sentence 10 and sentence 11 to form a compound sentence with an
appropriate coordinator.
Sentence 10: Students may not be able to experience a conducive learning
environment.
Sentence 11: They have limited opportunities to learn from the experiences and
backgrounds of peers in class.
Students may not be able to experience a conducive learning environment, for they
have limited opportunities to learn from the experiences and backgrounds of peers in
class.

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4. Combine sentence 12 and sentence 13 to form a simple sentence with one

subject and three verbs.
Sentence 12: In normal classrooms, students can share ideas and listen to peers.
Sentence 13: They can also collaborate face-to-face on projects and assignments.
In normal classrooms, students can share ideas, listen to peers and collaborate faceto-face on projects and assignments.

5. Combine sentence 14 and sentence 15 to form a complex sentence.

Sentence 14: Normal classrooms encourage peer participation.
Sentence 15: Online classrooms have virtual discussion forums with no face-toface interaction.
Normal classrooms encourage peer participation while online classrooms have
virtual discussion forums with no face-to-face interaction.

6. Combine sentence 16 and sentence 17 to form a complex sentence.

Sentence 16: New ways of thinking and broader cultural diversity awareness is
difficult to achieve.
Sentence 17: This is caused by the lack of students deeply engaging in
conversations with other students.
New ways of thinking and broader cultural diversity awareness is difficult to achieve
because there is a lack of students deeply engaging in conversations with other
students.

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SCL WORKSHEET 3 (WEEK 4-5)

Due Date: 9 October 2016
Name: NAJIHAH BINTI MUHAMMAD
Matric no.:182112

Group:75

TOPIC: Using & Citing Sources

A. Write citations within the sentence with appropriate reporting verbs using the
information provided below.

1. Author
: Randy Sonoma
Publication date: 2011
Quote
: The incidence of high suicide rates is partly due to a lack of
1
Page number

sufficient intervention programs.

: 138

Citation:
Sonoma (2011) claims that the incidence of high suicide rates is partly due to
a lack of sufficient intervention programs (p. 138).

2. Authors
: Sarah Belkins, Ruth DeFone, Samual Cruz and Dan Smith
Publication date: 2007
Paraphrase
: Children of alcoholic parents are less likely to find
themselves in healthy, loving adult relationships.

Citation:
Belkins, DeFone, Cruz and Smith (2007) discover that children of alcoholic
parents are less likely to find themselves in healthy, loving adult relationships.

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3. Authors

: Sarah Belkins, Ruth DeFone, Samual Cruz, Dan Smith,

Randy Sonoma and Rick Dunkin

Publication date: 2004
Paraphrase
: Teenagers become increasingly susceptible to peer
pressure as they grow older starting at age 12.

Citation:
Belkins et al. (2004) observe that teenagers become increasingly susceptible to peer
pressure as they grow older starting at age 12.

4. Author
: Hillary Serkis
Publication date: n/a
Paraphrase
: To lose one pound, an individual must burn an extra 3500
calories.
Citation:
Serkis (n.d.) suggests that to lose one pound, an individual must burn an extra
3500 calories.

B. Write citations at the end of the sentence using the information provided below.

1. Author
: Ragnar Lothbroke
Publication date: 2011
Quote
: Suicidal ideation is often formed when an individual has
given up hope.
Page number

: 48

Citation:
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Suicidal ideation is often formed when an individual has given up hope

(Lothbroke, 2011, p.48).

2. Author
: Malaysian Society for Health Quality
Publication date: 2003
Paraphrase
: Slightly increasing the incline on a treadmill can reduce the
impact on the knee joints for those who suffer from arthritis.
Citation:
Slightly increasing the incline on a treadmill can reduce the impact on the
knee joints for those who suffer from arthritis (Malaysian Society for Health
Quality, 2003).

3. Authors
: Raymond Banks and Sheila Webber
Publication date : 2005
Paraphrase
: Following a diet of 1000 calories a day or less is not
advised without the supervision of a medical professional.
Anyone who wants to follow a diet with a caloric intake of
1000 calories or less should first consult with a physician.
Citation:
Following a diet of 1000 calories a day or less is not advisable without the
supervision of a medical professional. Anyone who wants to follow a diet with
a caloric intake of 1000 calories or less should first consult with a physician
(Banks & Webber, 2005).

4. Author

: n/a

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Article topic
: Losing Weight Naturally
Publication date: 2001
Paraphrase
: Sustainable weight loss is most often achieved through
losing weight slowly by following a healthy diet and
engaging in regular exercise.
Citation:
Sustainable weight loss is most often achieved through losing weight slowly
by following a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise (Losing Weight
Naturally, 2001).

C. Write a reference list in APA style on any topic of your choice by including the
following sources: 2 journals, 2 books, 2 book chapters and 2 websites. Arrange
the references in alphabetical order.
References
Nevin, A. (1990). The changing of teacher education special education. Teacher
Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education
Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 13(3-4), 147-148.

Sohrabi, H. R., Weinborn, M., Badcock, J., Bates, K. A., Clarnette, R., Trivedi, D.,
Martins, R. N. (2011). New lexicon and criteria for the diagnosis of
Alzheimer's disease. Lancet Neurology, 10(4), 299-300.

Pegrum, M. (2009). From blogs to bombs: The future of electronic technologies in

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education. Crawley, W.A: UWA Publishing.

Page, A. C., & Stritzke, W. G. K. (2015). Clinical psychology for trainees:
Foundations of science-informed practice (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Groundwater-Smith, S. (2007). As rain is to fields, so good teachers are to students.
In S. Knipe (Ed.), Middle years schooling: Reframing adolescence (pp. 151170). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W: Pearson Education Australia.

Mitchell, H. W. (1913). Alcoholism and the alcoholic psychoses. In W. A. White & S.

E. Jelliffe (Eds.), The modern treatment of nervous and mental diseases (Vol.
1, pp. 287-330). Retrieved from PsycBOOKS.

Australian Psychological Society. (2008). Substance abuse: Position

statement. Retrieved from
http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/statements/substance/

Jones, M. D. (n.d.). Commentary on indigenous housing initiatives.

Retrieved from http://www.architecture.com.au

SCL WORKSHEET 4 (WEEK 6)

Due Date: 16 October 2016
Name: NAJIHAH BINTI MUHAMMAD
Matric no.:182112

Group:75
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TOPIC: Paraphrasing From Academic Sources

1. Paraphrase the following excerpt and add an in-text citation.

Excerpt:
Time management is an important skill that all students should develop
particularly in completing assignments and tasks. Proper time management
helps students to prioritise the more urgent tasks first before moving on to the
least important tasks. Moreover, if time has been allocated for specific tasks, it
is easier for students to complete the tasks on time.
Source
Author
Date
Title
Page

Book
Christ Burke and John Burke
July 2011
Crucial Management
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Burke and Burke (2011) claims that managing time is a crucial part of life especially
in completing homeworks. Excellent time management causes students to acomplish
urgent tasks first before the least urgent one. Furthermore, given time for peculiar
tasks will make it easier to finish the tasks on time.

2. Paraphrase the following excerpt based on the stated purpose. Add an in-text
citation according to the specified citation format.

Excerpt:
Studies have shown that green tea can increase fat burning and help people
lose weight. It is loaded with antioxidants and various substances that are
beneficial for health. The active compounds in green tea can aid in this
process by enhancing the effects of some fat burning hormones. In addition,
the substances in the tea leaves can support weight loss efforts by reducing
appetite and boosting metabolism.
Source
Author
Date of Publication
Title
Purpose

:
:
:
:
:

Article
Karen McCarthy
June 2012
Effects of Green Tea on Human Health

Citation Format

You are writing an article on how green tea can help

in weight loss.
: Citation at the end of the sentence

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McCarthy (2012) states that drinking green tea can aid people in losing excess
body weight. It consist of antioxidants and diverse substances which are good for
health. The active compounds in green tea stimulates fat burning hormones.
Needless, the materials in the tea leaves will enhance weight loss attempt by
decreasing appetite and increasing metabolism

3. Paraphrase the following excerpt based on the stated purpose. Add an in-text
citation according to the specified citation format.

Excerpt:
One such practice is secure surfing which involves keeping e-mail addresses
confidential and not chatting on open systems that do not have adequate
defence techniques. In addition, by practising secure surfing users will only
accept data from other known users and be cautious when downloading from
unknown sites to reduce the risk of cybercrime. Safe surfing also means that
users need to avoid from visiting suspicious websites that could result in viral
attacks and malware infection.
Source
Author
Date of Publication
Title

:
:
:
:

Article
Erick Rotich and Lily Siele
2014
A Survey on Cybercrime Perpetration and
Prevention: A Review and Model for Cybercrime
Prevention

Purpose

Citation Format

You are writing an article on ways to prevent

cybercrime
: Citation within the sentence

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Rotich and Siele (2014) observed that safe enternet surfing is by storing e-mail
addresses safely and not chatting on wide systems that do not have sufficient
defence mechanisms. Furthermore, applying safe surfing users will only obtain data
from known users and aware when downloading from random sites to decrease the
risk of cybercrime. Safe surfing also make the users causious from surfing into
skeptical websites that have virus attacks and malware manifestations.

TOPIC: Active And Passive Voice

Change the following sentences from active voice to passive voice.

1. People use computers to perform different tasks quickly and easily. Computers
can save time, energy and cost needed to complete a particular task. Without
computers, people are likely to face a lot of challenges in finishing their work.
Computers were used by people to perform different tasks quickly and easily.
Particular task done by computers can save time, energy & cost to complete it.
People were likely to face a lot of challenges in finishing their work withou
computers.

2. Shopping online can save peoples time and energy. With just a couple of
mouse clicks, people can place their shopping orders instantly. Besides, people
are able to exchange their goods if they are not satisfied with their purchase.
Peoples time and energy can be saved with online shopping. People can instantly
place their shopping orders with just a couple of mouse clicks. Besides, if they are
not satisfied with their purchase people are able to exchange their goods.

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Change the following sentences from passive voice to active voice.

1. Excess weight gain can be prevented by exercise. Huge amounts of time for

exercise do not need to be set aside by people. Simple ways should be used by
people to get more active throughout the day. For example, the stairs instead of
the elevator can be used by people.
Exercise can prevent excess weight gain. People should not put aside huge
amounts of time for exercise. People must get more active througout the day with
simple ways. For example, elevator should not be used instead of stairs.

2. Population displacement is caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes.

During earthquakes, shelter is sought by people. Health care and food supplies
are also needed by people. A range of challenges will also be faced by the
survivors of an earthquake.

Natural Disasters such as earthquakes can cause population displacement. People

sought of shelter during earthquakes. They also need health care and food supplies.
Survivors of an earthquake also faced a range of challenge.

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