This document provides instructions and a template for students to complete a writing portfolio task on academic writing. It instructs students to brainstorm a topic within their field of study along with supporting points for two paragraphs. An example is provided on volunteering. Students are then asked to find academic sources to back each supporting point and list the references. The document includes a form for students to fill out with their topic, supporting points, and academic source references. It requests the instructor's approval of the topic and excerpts before proceeding with the writing task.
This document provides instructions and a template for students to complete a writing portfolio task on academic writing. It instructs students to brainstorm a topic within their field of study along with supporting points for two paragraphs. An example is provided on volunteering. Students are then asked to find academic sources to back each supporting point and list the references. The document includes a form for students to fill out with their topic, supporting points, and academic source references. It requests the instructor's approval of the topic and excerpts before proceeding with the writing task.
This document provides instructions and a template for students to complete a writing portfolio task on academic writing. It instructs students to brainstorm a topic within their field of study along with supporting points for two paragraphs. An example is provided on volunteering. Students are then asked to find academic sources to back each supporting point and list the references. The document includes a form for students to fill out with their topic, supporting points, and academic source references. It requests the instructor's approval of the topic and excerpts before proceeding with the writing task.
This document provides instructions and a template for students to complete a writing portfolio task on academic writing. It instructs students to brainstorm a topic within their field of study along with supporting points for two paragraphs. An example is provided on volunteering. Students are then asked to find academic sources to back each supporting point and list the references. The document includes a form for students to fill out with their topic, supporting points, and academic source references. It requests the instructor's approval of the topic and excerpts before proceeding with the writing task.
topic and supporting points (SP) to develop your paragraphs.
Below is an example of a cluster diagram used for brainstorming. You may use the diagram provided in the next page to help you organise your topic and supporting points.
Field of study Human Development
Topic The Benefits of Volunteering
Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2
Main idea: Learn new skills Main idea: Broaden
one’s career options SP 1 - have better time management skills SP 1 - volunteering experience is sought SP 2 after by employers - sharpen interpersonal skills SP 2 - can try out different jobs while volunteering
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BRAINSTORM FORM
NAME: KHAIRUN BADRIAH BINTI ADNAN
MATRIC NO.: 201755 GROUP: 14
Mental Health
TOPIC Causes of Depression Among Teenagers
PARAGRAPH 1 PARAGRAPH 2
MAIN IDEA: Early childhood trauma MAIN IDEA: Complex relationships with family and social
SP 1: Lost the importance person
SP 1: Having a broken family
SP 2: Sexual and physical abuse
SP 2: Poor interpersonal skills
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2. Once you have brainstormed your topic and supporting points, look for excerpts from academic sources to support the points (at least one excerpt for each supporting point).
List down the reference sources (e.g. name of books and journals or links to websites) of the excerpts. BODY PARAGRAPH 1 Sources
Supporting Point 1 Krans, B. (2020, September 3). Healthline. Retrieved
from Adolescents Depression: https://www.healthline.com/health/adolescent- depression Supporting Point 2 Roxanne Dryden-Edwards, M. (n.d.). MedicineNet. Retrieved from Teen Depression: 10 Warning Signs for Teen Suicide: https://www.medicinenet.com/teen_depression/article. htm
BODY PARAGRAPH 2 Sources
Supporting Point 1 healthtalk.org. (June, 2017). Retrieved from
Depression and Low Mood (Young People): https://healthtalk.org/depression-and-low- mood/parents-and-family
Supporting Point 2 Burns, Jane & Andrews, Gavin & Szabo, Marianna. (2002). Depression in young people: What causes it and can we prevent it?. The Medical journal of Australia. 177 Suppl. S93-6. 10.5694/j.1326- 5377.2002.tb04864.x.
