UPM-CALC/LPE 2501/SEM 1/2019-20/SCL/WORKSHEET 4

LPE 2501 ACADEMIC WRITING

SCL WORKSHEET 4

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Due Date: 10 November 2019

Paraphrasing Strategy

Changing Voice

1. Change the following sentences from passive voice to active voice.

a. 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.

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b. 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.

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2. Change the following sentences from active voice to passive voice.

a. 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.

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b. Shopping online can save people’s 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.

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Paraphrasing Academic Sources

3.Paraphrase the following excerpt on parental roles in preventing cyberbullying.

Include an in-text citation according to APA style.

Excerpt

Parents play an important role in the prevention of cyber bullying by banning

websites and setting age-appropriate limits for surfing the internet. Poor
parental monitoring is usually associated with a higher risk for young people to
be involved in both traditional and cyberbullying, whether as the bully or target.
It is also essential for the parents to be able to identify signs that indicate their
children are involved in cyberbullying.

Source Online article

Author National Bullying Prevention Centre
Publication date May 2013
Title Cyberbullying and Its Impact on Young People’s
Emotional Health and Well-being

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4. Paraphrase the following excerpt on ways to prevent cybercrime. Include an in-

text citation according to APA style and the citation format given.

Excerpt

One practice of secure surfing on the internet involves keeping e-mail

addresses confidential and not chatting on open systems that do not have
adequate defence techniques. In addition, users should only accept data from
other known users and be cautious when downloading from unknown sites to
reduce the risk of cybercrime. Safe surfing means that users need to avoid
from visiting suspicious websites that could result in viral attacks.

Source Online article

Author Cybercrime Prevention Organisation
Publication date November 2014
Title A Survey on Cybercrime Perpetration and Prevention: A
Review and Model for Cybercrime Prevention
Citation format Citation within the sentence

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5. Paraphrase the following excerpt on how green tea can help in weight loss.
Include an in-text citation according to APA style and the citation format given.

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 Journal article

Author Donna Levinson
Publication date June 2017
Title Effects of Green Tea on Human Health
Citation format Citation at the end of the sentence

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