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2. Download the article; AES- week 2- session 2-ARC1 journal articles-Engineering and Physics- vertical gardens.
BINGO!

3. Read the article and complete your worksheet. You can work with other students doing the same role or work alone.

4.Bring your completed worksheet to class (session 1 AES next week) and be ready to discuss.

Have fun!

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everything was clear and detailed without any arguments or misunderstandings group 4 leader nayef highlighter Hamza Elgredly

In week 5, you will be doing a second ARC in the same groups, but different roles this time.

This week, you also looked at source evaluation.

In this post, some useful questions you can use to help you when finding sources for your research.

If you have a minute please watch and give some feedback below.

Q2) Yes

Q3) we don't know the author

Q4) No

Q5) No

Q6) Yes

Q7) it has been commissioned by an organization

Hatem Alamri and Mohammad Gama

Yes it matches the topic.

No author name is shown.

No it is not peer-reviewed.

No it has no proof or sources.

No it gives opinion only.

No it is from a university.

****Anyone who does not submit will attend extra classes and be called in for a meeting.

we can do it by changing the words using synonyms

using synonyms and use different connecting words and keep key terms that are necessary .

1. To show understanding – When you paraphrase, you prove that you truly understand the idea, not just repeat it.

2. Find key ideas – Identify the main points or message you need to keep.

3. Change the structure – Rearrange the sentence order or combine short sentences into one (or vice versa).

2 - To create a new way of describing an idea

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2.we do it to avoid plagiarism

3.Read and understand the orignal text completely

cite the source

change the sentence structure and use synonyms

I agree with that, because some countries have low minimum wages, and we have to be aware of how clothes are made.

We not only need to consider the pros, but also the cons.

I see your point, you mean that the way products are made affects workers rights, but we should also think about how sustainable the materials are.

I agree with that, because many companies hide poor working conditions, so being aware of the supply chain is really important.

We not only need to consider how workers are treated, but also how the production process impacts the environment.

Abdullah Abokhattab

They act as a signal to show the reader what is coming in the paragraph.

They should not contain too much detail or explanation (save that for the middle of your paragraph).

Do not include citations; they should be written in your own words.

Don't worry about paraphrasing the evidence at this stage: you can summarise or copy and paste for now.

-Saud Hussain Aljayzani

There are many negative impacts which affects Youths when using social media. One of the factors is Stress and Insecurity which is caused by social media . Young people constantly compares themselves to others , seeing "perfect lives " online as the speaker Katana Mbevi stated can lead to low self-esteem and self-doubt . Other major drawback is social currency where likes ,comments and shares act as a social currency . Where popularity is being measured by numbers, not real values as we begin to see ourselves as the product ,traded for attraction and engagement through the platforms . Most people delete photos if they dont get enough likes because they feel " it's not good enough " . Moreover to that social media create fomo (fear of missing out ). Seeing others having fun or achieving success causes social anxiety. Especially youth may feel excluded ,behind , or pressured to keep up social media trends .

Overall the impact of social media can connect and inspire , but it also increases anxiety ,encourages compression , and affects mental health .

Names : Dareen Albahkali , Misfer Alshamrami

Young people can easily be negatively affected by social media. This essay argues that social media has negative effects on young people. According to Mbevi (2019), young people are affected by social media in three main ways. First, insecurity: when young people see the lives of famous people they admire, they begin to question why they do not live the same way. Second, social currency: young people start posting photos and videos to gain likes and followers, which makes them measure their value based on online reactions. Finally, the fear of missing out (FOMO): they feel they are falling behind in life because they see others trying new things that they have not experienced, which can result in social anxiety.

Rayan Alatwi, Lexi

- Marwan Albastaki/Hussain Darwish

Point 1: Free education reduces motivation

No financial stake = less commitment.

Moral hazard: people value things less when they’re free.

Point 2: Evidence of lower persistence

Free-tuition students more likely to drop out.

Compared to merit-based aid students.

Evidence: International Journal of Educational Development (Chile, 2023)

Point 3: Fees improved outcomes in England

Funding per student increased.

Participation did not fall.

Evidence: Economics of Education Review (2019)

Point 1: Free education cuts healthcare and security

Government budgets are limited.

More education spending = less for hospitals & safety.

Evidence: OECD (2023)

“Every pound spent has an opportunity cost.”

Point 2: Free education increases inflation

Large public spending raises inflation.

Higher taxes, higher living costs.

Evidence: International Monetary Fund

“Free education today means higher prices tomorrow.”

Point 3: Public opinion supports paying based on ability

Many people prefer fair fees over free-for-all.

Evidence: Ipsos Scotland survey

“Fair doesn’t mean free — it means targeted.”

Point 1: Free education reduces motivation

No financial stake = less commitment.

Moral hazard: people value things less when they’re free.

Point 2: Evidence of lower persistence

Free-tuition students more likely to drop out.

Compared to merit-based aid students.

Evidence: International Journal of Educational Development (Chile, 2023)

Point 3: Fees improved outcomes in England

Funding per student increased.

Participation did not fall.

Evidence: Economics of Education Review (2019)

Free tuition is costly and requires heavy public funding

Research shows that replacing tuition fees with public funding would require substantial government spending, creating a burden on taxpayers and public budgets.

Citation: Brighouse, H., What’s Wrong with Tuition-Free Four-Year Public College?, Educational Theory, 2023.

2. Free university does not guarantee better access or completion

Critics argue that simply removing tuition doesn’t ensure higher rates of degree completion and can fail to address deeper issues in higher education systems.

Citation: Deming, D.J., The Economics of Free College, Education Finance and Policy, 2025.

3. It may not address core obstacles to college attendance

Research from the Wharton School finds that college preparedness is a bigger barrier for low-income students than tuition costs, implying free tuition alone won’t close access gaps.

Citation: Ebrahimian, M., Why College Tuition Should Not Be Free, Knowledge at Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, 2021.

4. Free tuition can strain university funding and quality

Evidence shows that under free-tuition models, universities may face underfunding that limits resources for teaching and research, which could harm quality.

Citation: de Gayardon, A., The Free-Tuition Movement, Higher Education Policy, 2020.

5. Free tuition can be regressive in effect

Analyses indicate that abolishing tuition fees often benefits higher-income students more (because they are more likely to attend) while costing the general public.

Citation: Conlon, G., The Pros and Cons of Abolishing Tuition Fees, Wonkhe, 2017.

6. Free college may attract students not prepared for higher education

Britannica highlights arguments that tuition-free systems can lead some students who aren’t prepared for academic study to enrol, potentially wasting public resources and lowering completion rates.

Citation: Free College: Pros and Cons, Britannica, 2025.

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