UPM-CALC/BBI2424 ACADEMIC WRITING/SEM 1/2016-17/WP/TASK 1

WRITING PORTFOLIO TASK 1

BRAINSTORM

1. Based on your field of study, brainstorm for topics and supporting points (SP).
2. Look for excerpts to support the supporting points (at least one excerpt for each
supporting point)
3. Based on the excerpts found, decide on ONE topic to be developed in your
Writing Portfolio.

Below is an example of a cluster diagram used for brainstorming. You may use the
diagram provided in the Brainstorm Form.

Main idea: healthcare Main idea: education

SP 1 SP 1
- produce advanced medical
- encourage independent learning
equipment for curative procedures

SP 2
SP 2 - interactive online syllabus –
- implementation of electronic
health records in rural areas motivate learners

Topic

The role of technology in society

Field of study
Communication
Technology and

Network



Topic
Importance of e-branding
in marketing

Main idea: business development Main idea: customer relation

SP 1 SP 1

- creates business credibility - helps connect with customers

SP 2 SP 2
- promotes recognition
- delivers message to customers
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BRAINSTORM FORM

NAME: CHONG CHUN WENG

MATRIC NO.: 184732 GROUP: 44

MAIN IDEA: Mental skills training MAIN IDEA: Therapeutic methods

SP 1 SP 1

-Inner game work decreases mental -Cognitive and behavioural therapy affects
interference. thought patterns.

SP 2 SP 2

-Performance coaching help in guiding to -Relaxation techniques calm the mind.
\ correct direction.

TOPIC

Performance anxiety among pianists

FIELD OF STUDY

Performance in music

TOPIC
Practice method among pianists

MAIN IDEA: Focusing on the technical aspect

MAIN IDEA: Focusing on learning the notes

SP 1 SP 1

-Russian school of piano guides in proper -Rote learning method to more efficient
strength management. reading.

SP 2 SP 2

-Hungarian piano method teaches technical -Sight reading the piece of music by sections.
virtuosic passages.
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Chosen topic
Performance anxiety among pianists.

References for 1. Green, B., & Gallwey, W. T. (1987). The inner game of music.
selected London: Pan Books.
excerpts (APA
style) 2. Fitch, G. (2014). Practising the piano (1st ed., Vol. 4, Ser. 2).

3. Fitch, G. (2014). Practising the piano (1st ed., Vol. 4, Ser. 2).

4. Fitch, G. (2014). Practising the piano (1st ed., Vol. 4, Ser. 2).

Instructor’s approval for topic and excerpts

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