EAP Research report by English with Jerry https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6 USEFUL INFO FOR YOUR RESEARCH REPORT en-us 2016-06-23 02:57:29 UTC 2026-01-05 14:12:26 UTC hello@padlet.com myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379143261 Suggested STEP-BY-STEP approach to your research report

Step 1: You have been given a general theme, within which you need to find a topic that both interests you and has enough information available. 

 Step 2: Surf the internet to find out what the issues or problems there are within this general theme. Follow some leads from Google (Google is the recommended search engine, as it …) by typing “Issues related to ‘general topic name’” and then exploring the links that come up. Scan them to see if you can find some of the main issues and see if any of them are of particular interest to you. 

Step 3: After you have found a topic, it is necessary to start finding as much as you can to familiarise yourself with the topic. You need to use three to five different sources (newspapers, government publications, thesis papers etc.) in order to give a full report. 

Step 4: When you have found three to five sources you feel contain enough useful information to refine your thesis statement. 
]]> 2019-09-02 12:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379143261 RESEARCH REPORT OUTLINE TEMPLATE myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379143529 2019-09-02 12:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379143529 RESEARCH REPORT: TIPS FROM RMIT myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379143740 Writing a research report
A research report can be based on practical work, research by reading or a study of an organisation or
industrial/workplace situation.
1.Preparing
Identify the purpose/the aims of the research/research question. 
Identify the audience.– lecturer/supervisor/company/organization management/staff. The amount of background
included will vary depending on the knowledge of the “audience”.
2. Collecting and organising information
There are two main sources of information depending on the research task:
1. Reading — theory and other research
2. Research — experiments, data collection ‐ questionnaires, surveys, observation, interviews.
Organise and collate the information in a logical order. Make sure you record the bibliographic information of your
reading as you go along. 
See Quick Tips on mind mapping techniques.
3. Planning
Before writing the report, prepare a detailed plan in outline form.  
Consider the following : 
Logical organisation
Information in a report must be organized logically. Communicate the main ideas followed by supporting details and 
examples. Start with the more important or significant information and move on to the least important information .  
Headings
Use headings and suitable sub headings to clearly show the different sections. In longer reports the sections should 
be numbered .    
4. Writing the report
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
Draft the report from your detailed plan.  
Do not worry too much about the final form and language, but rather on presenting the ideas 
coherently and logically.  
Redraft and edit. Check that sections contain the required information and use suitable headings, 
check ideas flow in a logical order and remove any unnecessary information. 
Write in an academic style and tone.  
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Use a formal objective style. 
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Generally avoid personal pronouns; however, some reports based on your own field 
experience or work placement can be reflective the first person can be used. For example, “I 
observed..”. If in doubt about this, check with the lecturer. ]]> 2019-09-02 12:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379143740 Requirements for Final report myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379144854
Final Report submission (50%)

  • Length 500-700 words
  • Students use their first draft to complete their final report. Topic, thesis statement and references cannot change from first draft.
  • Students hand in typed report and submit to Turnitin.
  • Like first draft, assessment of this task focuses on:
    • paraphrasing
    • use of sources and citation
    • clear organisation of ideas and key points with correct linkers
    • body paragraph and conclusion structure
    • use of grammar and vocabulary
    • academic style - hedging

]]> 2019-09-02 12:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379144854 Requirements for First draft of report myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379145349 First draft of report (30%)

  • In class assessment – test conditions
  • Length 500-700 words
  • Time: 2 hours
  • Students use the plan and references from outline to write introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion
  • This is a handwritten task completed in class
  • Assessment of this task focuses on:
    • the adaption of plan and notes into extended writing
    • paraphrasing
    • use of sources and citation
    • clear organisation of ideas and key points with correct linkers
    • body paragraph and conclusion structure
    • use of grammar and vocabulary
    • academic style – hedging


]]> 2019-09-02 12:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379145349 EAP Research report: First Draft format and guidelines myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379146323 2019-09-02 12:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379146323 HOW TO DEVELOP A RESEARCH TOPIC myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379147093 When you pick your topic, it's not set in stone. Picking and adjusting your topic is an integral part of the research process!
Here's one strategy for developing a research topic once you have a broad topic in mind:
  • Background research will help you develop your topic and hone or change it in more appropriate ways. Knowing more about your topic's background can only help you develop a more effective topic, and therefore, research paper.
  • Brainstorm concepts. Once you think of a broad topic that interests you, try to brainstorm all of the words or concepts you can that might be related to that topic (and write them down!). For example, if your topic is "polar bears," you might think of the following words and topics in association: ice, cubs, pollution, hunting, diet, climate change, and environmental icon. 
  • Develop a research question. Once you have come up with a broad topic and done some background research, you may want to develop a research question, or a question you're going to answer in your paper by doing more, in-depth research.
  • What's your general approach to the topic? Think about some general approaches that may help you further develop your topic: use a historical angle by focusing on a particular time period; a geographical angle, focusing on a particular part of the world; or a sociological angle, focusing on a particular group of people.
  • Start doing some exploratory, in-depth research. As you do more in-depth research, like looking for scholarly articles, books, and other sources to include in your paper, you can and probably will modify or refine your topic based on what you find.
  • Research is a dynamic process. Don't be afraid to discover new things and modify or refine your topic.
The topic development process will help you to develop your thesis, which is essentially your proposed answer to your research question. You will then be ready to use the sources you've found, and find more sources in order to support that thesis, or to answer your research question.

Resources that can help you develop your topic:
  • Your instructor, course readings, class notes, online databases and Google can all be helpful in terms of getting ideas for broad topics.
  • A research guide created by your lecturer or institution is great for helping you choose where to begin your research. These guides will identify encyclopedias, books, databases, and other materials to help you get started with research. You can also ask a librarian for help.
  • Online library resources can help you come up with topic ideas because they provide great overviews and introductions to topics. You can find links to these kinds of resources by asking your lecturer or librarians. These will probably not be scholarly sources you can use in your paper, but they may lead you to more in-depth, scholarly resources that you will want to use in your paper.
(adapted from https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/narrowtopic)

And here is a video on how to narrow your research topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=Q0B3Gjlu-1o

]]> 2019-09-02 12:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379147093 Research report: Finding keywords in your research myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379149177 Your topic seemed so great! So why can't you find any information on it? If you're looking for an all-in-one source that addresses your topic perfectly, you might need a different approach.

Spend a moment to watch the video below on what makes a good source and  how to find sources for your research.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2VR5adTjeM

Once you have finished reading and watching the videos, make a list of at least 10 keywords and research terms of your report below.
E.g.:
Topic: The fast food industry: problems and solutions
Key words and research terms:
1. harmful effects
2. health issues
3. environmental problems related to fast food
4. fast food factsheets
5. fast food consumption national statistics
6. medical problems and fast food
7. health journals on fast food and junk food
8. fast food chains
9. consumer trends in (Asia, India, Australia....)
10. government publications/announcements/notices on fast food
11. suggestions/solutions/recommendations for the fast food industry]]> 2019-09-02 12:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379149177 Academic honesty: What is it and how important is it in your studies? myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379149863 What is it and how important is it in your studies?
When you act with academic integrity, you are also acting with academic honesty. At university, behaving with academic honesty means doing your own work even if you find the work challenging. This means that you do not try to benefit academically by misleading or being unfair to others.
Answers can be found in the video in the link below. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wvXEAO4Q44]]> 2019-09-02 13:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/379149863 EAP Research Assignment: First steps https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/391126799 Selecting a topic

·  Some themes are listed below to help you, but you can also think of your own. You need to narrow it and find a topic related to that theme.
·  Once you have chosen a topic and done some research, you will need to develop your ‘thesis statement’; your teacher will help you to do this. The report should take the form of cause-effect or problem-solution.

Some suggested themes…
1.       Smartphone radiation: causes and effects
2.       Plastic waste: problems and solutions
3.      Gender equality: problems and solutions
4.       Screen-based technology 
5.       Stress and anxiety
6.       International students
7.       Caffeine
8.       Antioxidants
9.       Cyber bullying
10.   Mass production of food
11.   Indoor air pollution
12.   Causes and effects of depression among young adults
13.   Mass-produced food: problems and solutions
14.   Academic honesty: problems and solutions
17.   Urbanisation: causes and effects
18.   Nuclear family: causes and effects

Some topics related to the theme of ‘Food’:
·           diets and weight loss programs
·           eating disorders or habits
·           food allergies
·           food safety and the FDA
·           alcohol
·           religious dietary laws
·           malnutrition
·           nutrition labels
·           organic foods
·           food supplements
·           the weight loss industry
·           processed food
·           food poisoning/bacteria (e.g. E. Coli, salmonella)
·           pesticides
·           animal cruelty
·           vitamins
·           greenhouse gas emissions from meat production
·           food hygiene
·           carcinogenic foods
Sample thesis statement (overall aim of your report)
This report explores several causes of indoor pollution and the possible effects on human health.
Or
In light of this, the report aims to examine a number of problems with food packaging and suggest possible solutions to mitigate those problems.

And here are some good examples of research topics from past students
  • Challenges facing international students in Australia and possible solutions
  • Fine dust in Korea: causes and effects
  • The possible causes and effects of urbanization in Shanghai
  • The tourism industry in Nepal: Problems and Solutions
  • Depression among teenagers in Australia: problems and solutions
  • The possible dangers of Smartphone radiation and solutions to overcome them
  • Brain drain in Arabic countries: causes and effects
  • The possible causes and effects of lower-back pain
  • Plastic pollution: problems and solutions
  • The causes and effects of the increase in immigrants in Sydney
  • The causes and effect of stress among young adults in India
  • E-commerce: possible problems and solutions
  • Food safety in Asia: problems and solutions
  • McDonald fast food chain: problems and solutions
  • The problems with homeless people in Australia and possible solutions
  • The problems with massage therapies in Indonesia
  • Child labour abuse in Bangladesh: problems and solutions
  • The causes and effects of euthanasia 
  • Vivisection (the testing of products on animals) in the US: problems and solutions
  • The causes and effects of lower birth rates in Europe



]]> 2019-09-30 02:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/391126799 Research topics EAP October 2019 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/395933905 1. Plastic waste in the ocean: problems and solutions (Atiqa)
2. Problems with diabetes and possible solutions  (Ki)
3. Causes and effects of Smartphone radiation (Mohammed)
4. Depression and anxiety among students: problems and solutions (Dewi)
5. Causes and effects of alcoholism (Tensi)
6. Problems with and solutions for plastic pollution (Sinyu)
7. Procrastination among students: problems and solutions (Sharon)
8. Challenges facing international students in Australia and possible solutions (Bina)
9. Causes and effects of skin cancer in Australia (Chhunu)
10.  Gender marking in English job titles: causes and effects (Wedyan)
11. Health problems caused by zero gravity: problems and solutions (Shuei) (Shuei)]]> 2019-10-10 02:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/395933905 SAMPLE NOTES: Starbucks in China (Cause-effect essay) myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/399318994 Below are some sample notes in a research outline. Please have a look and use the format for your research plan.]]> 2019-10-17 23:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/399318994 Describing figures and tables myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/403633658 Useful structures:
1. As can be seen from Figure 1, there was a dramatic increase in the number of sales between 2010-2015.
2. As shown in Figure 2, the number fluctuated in the first 6 months, then fell rapidly in the second half of the year.
3. Figure 3 illustrates the total amount of waste from factories into the river which was linked to a number of health problems among the local people.


]]> 2019-10-29 00:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/403633658 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/404228685 2019-10-30 01:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/404228685 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/404271046 https://policies.une.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00220]]> 2019-10-30 04:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/404271046 WRITING CODES myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/421908852 2019-12-09 22:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/421908852 EAP Research Assignment: First steps myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/424866254 Selecting a topic

·  Some themes are listed below to help you, but you can also think of your own. You need to narrow it and find a topic related to that theme.
·  Once you have chosen a topic and done some research, you will need to develop your ‘thesis statement’; your teacher will help you to do this. The report should take the form of cause-effect or problem-solution.

Some suggested themes…
1.       Crowd funding
2.       Plastic pollution 
3.       Food poisoning
4.       Food production 
5.       Happiness and quality of life 
6.       Decision making 
7.       Time management 
8.       Housing affordability 
9.       Smartphone technology 
10.   Online education
11.   Plastic packaging
12.   Social media and its impact on young people or children
13.   Social media and the workplace
14.   Free trade agreements 
15.   International trade in your country 
16.   Indoor pollution 
17.   Screen-based technology 
18.   Stress and anxiety
19.   Caffeine
20.   Antioxidants in foods
21.   Cyber bullying
22.   Mass production of food
23.   Academic honesty: problems and solutions
24.   Urbanisation: causes and effects
25.   Nuclear family: causes and effects

Some topics related to the theme of ‘Food’:
·           diets and weight loss programs
·           eating disorders or habits
·           food allergies
·           food safety and the FDA
·           food adulteration
·           religious dietary laws
·           malnutrition
·           nutrition labels
·           organic foods
·           food supplements
·           the weight loss industry
·           processed food
·           food poisoning/bacteria (e.g. E. Coli, salmonella)
·           pesticides
·           animal cruelty
·           vitamins
·           greenhouse gas emissions from meat production
·           food hygiene
·           carcinogenic foods
Sample thesis statement (overall aim of your report)
This report explores several causes of indoor pollution and the possible effects on human health.
Or
In light of this, the report aims to examine a number of problems with food packaging and suggest possible solutions to mitigate those problems.

And here are some good examples of research topics from past students
  • Challenges facing international students in Australia and possible solutions
  • Fine dust in Seoul, Korea: causes and effects
  • The possible causes and effects of urbanization in Shanghai
  • The tourism industry in Kathmandu, Nepal: Problems and Solutions
  • Depression among teenagers in Australia: problems and solutions
  • The possible dangers of Smartphone radiation and solutions to overcome them
  • Brain drain in Arabic countries: causes and effects
  • The possible causes and effects of lower-back pain
  • Plastic pollution in the Pacific ocean: problems and solutions
  • The causes and effects of the increase in immigrants in Sydney
  • The causes and effect of stress among young adults in India
  • E-commerce: possible problems and solutions
  • Food safety in Asia: problems and solutions
  • McDonald fast food chain: problems and solutions
  • The problems with homeless people in Australia and possible solutions
  • The problems with massage therapies in Indonesia
  • Child labour abuse in the fashion industry: problems and solutions
  • The causes and effects of euthanasia 
  • Vivisection (the testing of products on animals) in the US: problems and solutions
  • The causes and effects of lower birth rates in Northern Europe



]]> 2019-12-17 06:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/424866254 Day 1 notes and plan - 18.12.2019 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/425297880 Topic: Communications problems facing international students in Australia
INTRODUCTION
Thesis/Aim: This essay aims to explore several communication problems facing many international students in Australia and suggest possible solutions to overcome those problems.

BODY
PARAGRAPH 1: Poor verbal skills can cause problems.
A. Limited vocabulary  (Smith 2016)
B. Pronunciation problems e.g difficult sounds, tone, voice, stress etc. (Lee, 2017)
C. Limited knowledge of grammar (Brown, 2015)

PARAGRAPH 2: Non-verbal differences can also cause many problems.
A. Eye contact and facial expressions (Lee, 2017)
B. Personal space (Victoria Student Guide, 2018)
C. Hand gestures (Kim, 2018)

PARAGRAPH 3: Students may also find it difficult to understand some native speakers.
A. Many native speakers tend to speak too fast (Lee, 2015)
B. They also often use many slang words and idioms (Smith, 2016)
C. Information gap can exist between local people and students (NSW Students Guide, 2017)
D. Local people may have a different mentality/way of thinking (Lee, 2015)

PARAGRAPH 4: (Solutions on) Students are advised to do the following.
A. Be open to new culture and confident in expressing their opinion (Lee, 2018)
B. Do research before coming to Australia (Peterson, 2017)
C. Need to know where to go to find help e.g. language support, student services, accommodation offices...  (Australian University Guide, 2018)
D. Make plans and keep improving English both on and off campus (Peterson, 2017)

PARAGRAPH 5: (Solutions) Colleges should also find more ways to help students.
A. Give plenty of information to new students (Australian Ministry of Education, 2017)
B. Organise more workshops and training sessions for new students (Brown, 2018)
C. Communicate with other colleges (Lee, 2015)
D. Organise cultural exchange programmes between old and new students or between local and international students (Smith, 2016)

CONCLUSION

References]]> 2019-12-18 01:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/425297880 Bikalpa 18/12/2019 https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/426921899
Title: Cause and effects of stress and anxiety

INTRODUCTION
Thesis/Aim; This essay aims to explore possible causes and effects of stress from work.

Body
PARAGRAPH 1: Working Conditions can cause stress
A. Workload
B. Understaffed
C. Physical environment/noise

PARAGRAPH 2: Type/nature of job can also cause stress and anxiety
A.  Dealing with clients
B.  Shifts/nights/travelling
C. High responsibility/demandsTopic: Causes of stress in work

PARAGRAPH 3: Life events
A.  Work–life balance
B.  Family/personal issues
C.  Unexpected life events, sickness

PARAGRAPH 4: Stress and Anxiety effects Psychologically
A. Feeling nervous, tense or fearful
B. Restlessness
C. Sleep problems/ Insomnia

PARAGRAPH 5: Stress and Anxiety effects Physically
A. Dizziness
B. Feeling faint
C. Weakness

PARAGRAPH 6: Stress and Anxiety are the most common reason for sick leave.
A. 35 percent of the illnesses were linked to stress and anxiety (Hellen Collis 2013)
B. The UK loses around £15billion to annual sickness


sources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5353523/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510.php
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2349574/Stress-anxiety-common-reasons-sick-leave--men-likely-longer-women.html
https://ourworldindata.org/mental-health
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323456.php
https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-anxiety
https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-symptoms-of-stress
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Baris 18/12/2019
topic:stress and anxiety
INTRODUCTION
Thesis/Aim; The essay aims to discuss the effects of stress and anxiety and suggests how to overcome from stress and anxiety
BODY
PARAGRAPH 1:Physical conditions can cause many problems.
A.Low energy
B.Insomnia:  People with insomnia are 28% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes due to stress.
C.Rapid Heartbeat                                                                 (Healthline, 2019)
https://www.sane.org/information-stories/facts-and-guides/anxiety-disorder
https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/effects-on-body#1
https://disturbmenot.co/insomnia-statistics/
PARAGRAPH 2: Those problems can cause further problems.
A.Frequent colds and infections
B.Constipation: Approximately 900 persons die annually from diseases correlated                                                                                   with or related to constipation.
C. Upset stomach                                                          (Medicalnewstoday, 2017)
https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-symptoms-effects_of-stress-on-the-body#1
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510.php
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2910654
PARAGRAPH 3: Mental problems are related to stress.
A.Irritability
B.Concentration
C.Mood swings      16% had self harmed and 32% said they had had suicidal
    thoughts and feelings.                                                     (Facts and Statistics,2014)
https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-symptoms-of-stress
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510.php
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-stress
PARAGRAPH 4 :Some of the mental problems can be fatal as well.
A.Trauma
B.Compulsive behavior :      46% reported that they ate too much or ate unhealthily
                                                                                                                   due to stress.
C.Loss of memory   (Linda Mah, Claudia Szabuniewicz, Alexandra J. Fiocco. 2016)
https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-symptoms-of-stress
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/3225
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160121121818.htm
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-stress
PARAGRAPH 5 : Consequences of stress and anxiety.
A.Loss of a job
B.Chronic illness or injury
C.Aging:    36% of women who felt high levels of stress related this to their comfort with their appearance and body image, compared to 23% of men.                                                                                       (Blumenthal, J. A., & Smith, P. J. 2016)
https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510.php
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-stress
PARAGRAPH 6
CONCLUSION:Stress and anxiety can cause number of problems
A.Divorcing
B.Increase in financial obligations
C.Muscle tension
https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress#1
https://www.psycom.net/stress-vs-anxiety-difference
]]> 2020-01-02 01:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/427246498 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/451681634 2020-02-27 21:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/451681634 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/451681990 2020-02-27 21:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/451681990 RESEARCH REPORT DAY 1: 5.3.2020 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/454765523 Suggested plan for today:
Step 1: Read the information sheet below
Step 2: Choose a topic related to food (can choose from the list on p. 2)
Step 3: Use Google to find some issues related to the topic you have chosen
Step 4: Find some articles on the topic chosen
Step 5: Make a simple plan to summarise the main points ]]> 2020-03-05 00:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/454765523 Wonwoo Jung EMMA 11/03/2020 https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/458059697 Topic : Vitamins D
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms#section1
Introduction
Definition : Vitamins are substances that are very small quantities in food and are essential for the growth and maintenance of life in higher animal.
Background : It is undeniable that certain deficiency disorders can occur if there are no vitamins in the diet or are not properly absorbed in the body.
Hook :  However, according to Kamangar and Emadi (2012), the NHANES(National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) collected the data that 40% up to 50% of elderly people has spent money on buying supplement between 2003 and 2006 in the United State. Surprisingly, in results from several studies, they found that vitamin supplements could be ineffective as well as harmful.
Thesis : In light of this, the report will examine the effects of vitamins as well as side effects, the symptoms of deficiency and sources of supply
Overview : This essay will look at 3 problems such as depression, bone loss and low immune system followed by 3 solutions.
Body paragraph 1
Topic sentence : Vitamins are essential nutrient because it fulfills hundred of parts in the body. They have many significant effects on the body.
Point 1 :
P 2 :
Body paragraph 2
Topic sentence : On the other hand, too much vitamins could be influenced in bad way.
Point 1 : First of all, people who have too much vitamin A will have health problems such as vomit, hair loss, unclear eyesight, and jaundice. Especially, for pregnant woman could birth who has impairment.
P 2 :
Body paragraph 1
Topic sentence : To tell the truth, vitamins are known as micro-nutrient because people need a small amount of vitamins. Nonetheless, if people do not gain those, all sorts of illnesses can be caused by lack of vitamins.
Point 1 : Healthdirect (2019) advocates the claim that a deficiency disease by vitamin A is rare which is blurred eyesight. 
P 2 :
Concluding sentence :  It is important to know how many deficiency diseases there are to prevent them.
Body paragraph 2
(my opinion)
Topic sentence : According to Alexander(2019), researchers from West Virginia  University and Johns Hopkins studied 277 experiments and they commented that there is no evidence that people can live longer by taking in supplements regularly. So people should know how to absorb vitamins in daily life. Fortunately, there are so many different way to able to gain them.
P 1 :
P 2 :
Concluding sentence : Crowe(2016) states that people can take not enough vitamins recommended allowance by supplements. As a consequence, it is better to change one’s diet than take in supplements.
Conclusion
Restate essay argument : Although taking vitamins could be ineffective,
Summary of body paragraph :
closing statement : People should aim to satisfy through healthy diet included in food which is packed with vitamins.


https://www.britannica.com/science/vitamin
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3309636/
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/vitamins-minerals-fad-diets-dont-waste-money-study/story?id=64223678
https://theconversation.com/health-check-can-vitamins-supplement-a-poor-diet-62291
https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/vitamins-and-minerals.htm
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/search-results/vitamins
https://www.healthline.com/search?q1=vitamin
https://extension.colostate.edu/?s=vitamin&submit=
]]> 2020-03-11 01:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/458059697 Baris 5/3/20 troymax0102 https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/458063335 Topic:Food poisoning
INTRODUCTION
Definition: The possible causes and effects of food poisoning on human health.
Background:It is an undeniable fact the vast majority of people suffer from poisoning related to food in the past decades. In particular, in children life.
Thesis/Aim; The essay aims to examine the possible causes of food poisoning and effects on human health.
Overview:The essay will look predominantly at two aspects: sea food diseases and fatal diseases on human health.
BODY
PARAGRAPH 1:Food poisoning can be caused by excessive ethanol consumption or gases and smokes also other toxic substances.
A.Smoke inhalation:Inhaling harmful smoke can inflame your lungs and airway, causing them to swell and block oxygen. This can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and respiratory failure. Smoke inhalation commonly happens when you get trapped in a contained area, such as a kitchen or home, near a fire.
B.Alcohol consumption:An average of 6 people die of alcohol poisoning each day in the US. 76% of alcohol poisoning deaths are among adults ages 35 to 64. About 76% of those who die from alcohol poisoning are men.Jan 6, 2015
PARAGRAPH 2: There are several causes of poisoning which are caused by nature itself such as plants.
A.Pesticides:It has been estimated that 3 million cases of severe acute pesticide poisonings occur each year globally, resulting in 220,000 deaths annually, and that 99% of these deaths occur in the developing world.
B.Plants and mushrooms:According to the AAPCC (American Association of Poison Control Centers) annual report(which only includes cases in their system): 1 person died from a poisonous mushroom and 2 people died from poisonous plants in 2010.   The numbers increased in 2011 and in 2012 they have on record that 7 people died from poisonous mushrooms and 2 people died from poisonous plants.
C.Poisonous animals:Every year in the U.S., there are 75 million cases of food poisoning, and 5,000 of these cases are fatal. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that 70 percent of food poisoning is caused by contaminated animal flesh.
PARAGRAPH 3: In addition to that, food poisoning can be caused by variety of things.
A.Sea food: Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is one of the most common food-borne illnesses related to seafood consumption. While CFP has been known for centuries, its true incidence remains unclear; few years ago, it was estimated that 10000–50000 people per year suffer from this illness.
B.Pasteurization:At least one child younger than 5 was involved in 59% of the raw milk outbreaks reported to CDC from 2007 through 2012. Children aged 1 to 4 years accounted for 38% of Salmonella illnesses in these outbreaks and 28% of illnesses caused by Shiva toxin-producing E. coli, which can cause kidney failure and death.
C.Cooking methods:
PARAGRAPH 4 Food poisoning is correlated with severe medical symptoms for instance,
A.Abdominal cramps: In about one-third of patients the underlying cause of abdominal pain cannot be specified. The most common etiologies are gastroenteritis (7.2–18.7%), irritable bowel disease (2.6–13.2%), urological cause (5.3%) and gastritis (5.2%).
B.Diarrhea:Diarrhea kills 2,195 children every day—more than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined. Diarrhea  diseases account for 1 in 9 child deaths worldwide, making diarrhea the second leading cause of death among children under the age of 5.
C.Vomiting:The most common symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although it's quite uncomfortable, food poisoning isn't unusual. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 1 in 6 Americans will contract some form of food poisoning every year.
PARAGRAPH 5 :Some of the problems can be fatal as well in human life. To take an example,
A.Cholera:Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development. Researchers have estimated that every year, there are roughly 1.3 to 4.0 million cases, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide due to cholera (1).
B.Salmonella:In Australia, most Salmonella infections occur after eating contaminated food but also sometimes after contact with another person with the infection. Over 2000 cases of Salmonella infection are reported in Queensland each year.
PARAGRAPH 6 :CONCLUSION/ appropriate linker
                                                     References

Selner, M., Yu, W., & Watson, K. (2017). FOOD  POISONING. Healthline.                Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/food-poisoning#treatment
https://www.webmd./food-recipes/food-poisoning/understanding-food-poisoning-basic
Muller, D., & Desel, H. (2013). Common Causes of Poisoning: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment. Deustches Arzteblatt International, 110(41), pp.690-700. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3813891/

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/smoke_inhalation_is_the_most_common_cause_of_death_in_house_fires
https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/alcohol-poisoning-deaths/index.html
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/pesticide-poisoning
http://eattheplanet.org/how-many-people-die-foraging-plants-and-mushrooms-in-the-us-each-year/
https://www.peta.org/living/food/meat-contamination/
https://www.who.int/foodsafety/areas_work/chemical-risks/CFP/en/
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/rawmilk/raw-milk-questions-and-answers.html
https://academic.oup.com/fampra/article/31/5/517/537129
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/global/diarrhea-burden.html
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-poisoning
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cholera
http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/14/33/124/Salmonella-infection-salmonellosis
Longhurst,A.S. (2018).  YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY HAVE BREATHED IN TOO MUCH SMOKE. Healthline. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/smoke-inhalation
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/food-safety




]]> 2020-03-11 02:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/458063335 Research report support: 12/03/2020 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/458064951 Lesson plan for today:
Once you have completed the work of Tuesday, you now can begin writing your notes.
* Find more sources for your research. 
  • A journal article
  • A government publication
  • An official document from a well-known organisation (e.g. from a university or company)
  • A fact-sheet
  • A research report
  • Recent statistics (preferably less than 4 years since publication)
* Use note forms (e.g. symbols and abbreviations and short phrases) for note taking. Using phrases will not only help you paraphrase more easily but also understand your notes or key ideas better.
* Find more evidence for your research from your readings (e.g. examples, statistics, explanations, comparisons - w/ in-text citations)
* You might as well sign up for grammarly. It is free and is a great tool to help check your grammar and spelling mistakes.
* Save your work: create a back-up copy or email your work to yourself so as not to lose it.
* If you wish to print, only print out what is necessary or what you intend to use for your research. Paper can be requested at Reception.
See below a sample research outline.

Grammarly:
https://www.grammarly.com/proofreading?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrPis9auR6AIVmIjVCh1-dQErEAAYASAAEgIwlvD_BwE

Sample research plan below
Topic: The causes and effects of the popularity of Starbucks Coffee in China
]]> 2020-03-11 02:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/458064951 HELPING YOU CHOOSE GOOD SOURCES myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/458723811 Selecting a Source
When choosing sources, note that scholarly articles and books are considered appropriate for academic use, while other types of sources require further evaluation.  When evaluating research to use in an academic paper or professional documents, consider the following criteria.
Selecting Evidence from a Source
Statistics
Statistics refers to data collected such as numbers and percentages. Numbers may seem like hard facts, but they still must be considered and interpreted to know if they are useful and accurate.
Questions to ask:
  • Are the statistics recent? Statistics change over time.
  • Is the source of the statistics credible and unbiased? Don’t believe everything you read. Be skeptical first.
  • How do the statistics relate to your claim? Do they support the argument you are making?
Expert Opinion
An expert opinion refers to someone who is an expert on the topic and his or her conclusions or decisions about the topic. An example of an expert would be a heart doctor who is discussing heart health.
Questions to ask:
  • Is the person/organization an expert on this topic? Find out more about the person’s credentials.
  • Is the person/organization unbiased or do they have something to gain from their opinion? Be skeptical about why this person or organization is trying to persuade you.
Research Studies
Research studies refer to research that was done by a person or group to test a theory or to reach some conclusions about a research question.
Questions to ask:
  • How recent was this research study done? The data may change over time.
  • Who did this research study and are they credible and unbiased? Again, be skeptical first.
  • How does this research study relate to the claim you are making? Be sure it supports your specific claim and isn’t just related to your overall topic.
Historical Evidence
Historical evidence refers to a situation in the past that works to support a claim about a current situation. Or this evidence could also be a physical artifact that works to support a claim.
Questions to ask:
  • Is the historical situation similar enough to the current situation? It should be relevant and similar enough so that it supports your claim.
  • Is this historical event or artifact a single isolated occurrence? If so, is this information enough to support your claim? A single occurrence is likely not enough to establish efficient support.
Anecdotal Evidence
Anecdotes refer to personal stories about yourself or another person.
Questions to ask:
  • Is the anecdote a highly unlikely occurrence, or is it something that regularly occurs to others, too? A very isolated occurrence cannot act to support a claim. It needs to be common enough to show that it could continue to happen.
  • Is the anecdote similar enough to the situation you are writing about? Be sure there are no other factors at work that could have led to the anecdote.
Source: https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/choosing-best-sources-and-evidence
]]> 2020-03-11 20:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/458723811 Research Report support 25/03/2020 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/475551082 Hi all,

I trust you are doing well and keeping yourselves safe in these confusing and difficult times.

Thanks to those who have submitted their report on turnitin and managed to reduced the level of similarity to under 20% (excluding the references). Those who have not, please try to do this as soon as possible. Please log in turnitin.com using your username and password then attach your file (report).

Below are a few suggested steps you should take to ensure your report meets the requirements. The due date is extended to midnight tonight, Australian time.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kind regards

Jerry]]> 2020-03-25 23:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/475551082 Research Report support 26/03/2020 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/475724888 Hi all,

Trust you are well.

Thanks for submitting your draft on turnitin and sending in your questions about it. One of the questions I have received is how to reduce the percentage of similarity if it is high.

Rest assured, it should be easy to do so. Here are some suggestions:
1. Make sure quotation marks "..." are used around every quote and the source is cited (using the author-date format). Try not to overuse direct quotes, however.
2. Paraphrase it by using synonyms, different word forms, or different word orders.
3. Summarise it by making the text become shorter and using only the keywords or key ideas.
4. Remove some of it.
5. Add more supporting points (using your own words to show how you understand the evidence).

Remember not all similarity is bad. A lot of common phrases such as the causes and effects of..., it is generally agreed that..., increase the rate of ...etc. are likely to be similar, so then it's my job to check and see if it is really a concern or not. In fact, a high index of similarity in your Reference List means you have followed the correct format!!! Also, remember the submission on turnitin is only for checking similarity (and possible plagiarism), not for marking. All in all, if you can keep the index to under 20% (excluding the bibliography/reference list), it would be great.

Send me more questions!

Jerry]]> 2020-03-26 04:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/475724888 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/475731283 2020-03-26 04:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/475731283 RESEARCH REPORT 19.5.20 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/581181878 Suggested STEP-BY-STEP approach to your research report

Step 1: You have been given a general theme, within which you need to find a topic that both interests you and has enough information available. 

 Step 2: Surf the internet to find out what the issues or problems there are within this general theme. Follow some leads from Google (Google is the recommended search engine, as it …) by typing “Issues related to ‘general topic name’” and then exploring the links that come up. Scan them to see if you can find some of the main issues and see if any of them are of particular interest to you. 

Step 3: After you have found a topic, it is necessary to start finding as much as you can to familiarise yourself with the topic. You need to use three to five different sources (well-known or reliable newspapers, government publications, journal articles, economic reports, official documents, factsheets, thesis papers etc.) in order to give a full report. 

Step 4: When you have found three to five sources you feel contain enough useful information to refine your thesis statement. 
]]> 2020-05-18 23:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/581181878 Preliminary research week 1 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/581202256 Student name:
Topic:
Thesis/aim of report:
Body paragraphs with main ideas:
Sources:]]> 2020-05-18 23:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/581202256 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1234330447 BIKALPA - Week 1 research plan
Title: Causes and effects of stress and anxiety

INTRODUCTION
Thesis/Aim: This essay aims to explore some possible causes and effects of stress in the workplace

Body
PARAGRAPH 1: First of all, research indicates that poor working conditions can cause stress.
A. Workload (83% of workers suffer from work related stress)
                                                                                                (Milenkovic, M. 2019)
B. Understaffing (not having enough workers)
C. Physical environment/noise
https://www.smallbizgenius.net/by-the-numbers/workplace-stress-statistics/#gref  
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5353523/ 

PARAGRAPH 2: Secondly, the type or nature of job can also cause stress and anxiety
A.  Dealing with clients
B.  Shifts/nights/travelling
C. High responsibility/demands

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5353523/ 
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/work-related-stress 

PARAGRAPH 3: Life events are also believed to be another cause
A.  Work–life balance
B.  Family/personal issues
C.  Unexpected life events, sickness
https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress 

PARAGRAPH 4: Stress and anxiety can have psychological effects 
A. Feeling nervous, tense or fearful
B. Restlessness
C. Sleep problems/ Insomnia -78 percent pregnant women face insomia due to stress and anxiety (Nikolovska, H. 2019)
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510.php
https://disturbmenot.co/insomnia-statistics/

PARAGRAPH 5: Stress and anxiety can so affect people physically
A. Dizziness
B. Feeling faint
C. Weakness                                (Leonard, J. 2018)
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510.php

PARAGRAPH 6: Stress and anxiety are found to be one of the most common reasons for sick leave.
A. 35 percent of the illnesses were linked to stress and anxiety 
B. The UK loses around £15billion to annual sickness (Collis, H. 2013)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2349574/Stress-anxiety-common-reasons-sick-leave--men-likely-longer-women.html

sources:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510.php
https://disturbmenot.co/insomnia-statistics/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510.php
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2349574/Stress-anxiety-common-reasons-sick-leave--men-likely-longer-women.html
https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress 
https://www.smallbizgenius.net/by-the-numbers/workplace-stress-statistics/#gref  
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5353523/ ]]> 2021-02-24 01:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1234330447 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314210991 2021-03-16 06:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314210991 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314212020 2021-03-16 06:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314212020 EAP Research report March 2021 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314212749 2021-03-16 06:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314212749 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314214691 2021-03-16 06:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314214691 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314215681 2021-03-16 06:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314215681 Citing tables, figures, graphs in APA 7 myenglishpage https://padlet.com/myenglishpage/2qgeg1vpr7s6/wish/1314221096
This guide is based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed. It provides selected citation examples for common types of sources. For more detailed information consult directly a print copy of the style manual.

Keep track of your document references/citations and format your reference lists easily with citation management software.

Introduction

Tables and figures (includes images) follow similar set up and formatting. The guidelines below focus on common examples used by students for academic papers. For details on creating tables or figures for submission to journals or graduate theses, see APA's Tables and figures or consult the guide directly (Section 7, pp. 195–250).
Source:
https://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/cite-write/citation-style-guides/apa/tables-figures
Retrieved 16 March, 2021
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