PRACTICE 3 AND PRACTICE 4: PARAPHRASING

PRACTICE 3

2. According to Choo, deforestration of the rain forest had led great damage to the               environment.

3. Learning process in university is different from the learning process in school,

    because in university the students study under the apprenticeship of various 

    expertise professors. (Nair,2005)

PRACTICE 4

1. According to Teo Kim Mun, as many animals share the same character with humans, 

    the expert use animals to examined the safety and effectiveness of flourish drugs             before testing them on humans.

2. As the youths nowadays are difficult to focus on something, it is hopeless for them 

    to read a book rather than watching a television which have a variety of shows for             every 30 minutes that catching their interest on it. (Akmar Saad, 2008)

OUTLINING : PRACTICE 2 AND PRACTICE 3

Assalammualaikum. Today, i would like to show you some examples on how to write an outline, which is comprises of main ideas and supporting points.

PRACTICE 2

1. Striving for a better life through better air quality

  Thesis statement: 

  The only way to effectively improve air quality is for every country around the world 
to play a significant role in controlling air pollution.

  Main ideas and supporting points:

  A. Governments should encourage research and developmental (R&D) work
    1. Alternate to fossil fuels
    2. Hybrid and electric gas
  B. Governments should organize environmental campaigns
    1. Recycling 
    2. Car pooling
  C. Governments should implement regulations to control air
    1. Environmental laws
    2. Tax relief for compliant industries

2. Benefits of keeping fit

 Thesis statement:

 There are several benefits that we can enjoy when we keep our body healthy.

 Main ideas and supporting points:

 A. One can maintain good physical health
   1. Improve the cardiovascular system
   2. Strengthen the muscular system
   3. Build up body's resistance to disease
 B. One can maintain good mental health
   1. Increase mental alertness
   2. Improve concentration
   3. Reduce stress
 C. One can maintain a good disposition or temperament
   1. Develop a positive attitude
   2. Release endorphins, the "happy" hormones

3. Types of leadership

 Thesis statement:

 A leader may display one of, or a combination of the three kinds of leadership.

 Main ideas and supporting points:

 A. A leader may show democratic leadership
   1. Puts decisions to a vote of subordinates
   2. Strives for the cooperation of every subordinate
 B. A leader may show paternal leadership
   1. Gives guidance, advice and instructions
   2. Influences by setting a good example
   3. Acts like father
 C. A leader may show autocratic leadership
   1. Feels he should be the only one making decisions
   2. Believes he is the only one having superior wisdom
   3. Feels he should be the only one giving orders

PRACTICE 3

2. Benefits of keeping fit

Thesis statement:

  There are several benefits that we can enjoy when we keep our body healthy.

Thesis statement with predictors:

  The benefits that we can enjoy when we keep our body healthy are including 
maintain good physical health, good mental health and good disposition or temperament.

3. Types of leadership

Thesis statement:

  A leader may display one of, or a combination of three kinds of leadership.

Thesis statement with predictors:

  The three kinds of leadership that a leader may display are they may show democratic leadership, paternal leadership and autocratic leadership.



That's all. Thank you.
Assalammualaikum and have nice weekend guys.