Mariayana Zulfekar Writing Assignment
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COMM 160 SOLMAN WRITING TEST # 1 /15 Name:
Mariayana Zulfekar
INSTRUCTIONS
Develop a strong thesis statement and refer to the article for evidence in support of your thesis statement (10-15 sentences).
Indicate the topic number: 1a or 1b or 2a or 2b.
Use academic writing style. This means that you should avoid first and second person, slang and contractions.
Refer to the reading twice by paraphrasing and citing.
Stay in third person where possible (i.e., AVOID using I, me, you, your, we, our). Choose ONE of the following topics (e.g., 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b). 1. Read “Face to Face” by Brian Bethune (pp. 423-425):
a. “Face to Face” (Bethune, 2014). LOL, OMG! What is this world coming to? Digital devices are widely used and beneficial; however, they may be eliminating face-to-face interactions. What is the downside of that? Develop a strong thesis statement and refer to the article for evidence in support of your thesis statement (10-15 sentences). Stay in third person where possible (i.e., not using I, me, you, your, we, our).
OR
b. “Face to Face” (Bethune, 2014).
The price that people pay for using modern technology is that people are dangerously prone to thinking their new online relationships replace in-person ones. Develop a strong thesis statement and refer to the article for evidence in support of your thesis statement (10-15 sentences). Stay in third
person where possible (i.e., not using I, me, you, your, we, our). OR
2. Read "The Economic Cost of Depression" by Gary Lamphier (pp. 404-406): a. “The Economic Cost of Depression” (Lamphier, 2014).
The author discusses the idea of psychological depression from many points of view. What is new about the effects of psychological depression in the workplace and the costs to the economy? Develop a strong thesis statement and refer to the article for evidence in
support of your thesis statement (10-15 sentences
). Stay in third person where possible (i.e., not using I, me, you, your, we, our).
OR
b. “The Economic Cost of Depression” (Lamphier, 2014).
Many people are uncomfortable dealing with someone who has been away from work due to psychological depression. What could work colleagues and companies do to help the returning employee re-adjust when returning to the workplace? Develop a strong thesis
statement and refer to the article for evidence in support of your thesis statement (10-15 sentences). Stay in third
person where possible (i.e., not using I, me, you, your, we, our). APA IN-TEXT STYLES WITH PARAGRAPH NUMBERS:
“________________”
NO PERIOD (O’Mara, 2014, para. 8). PERIOD Bethune (2014) states___________________
NO PERIOD (para. 8). PERIOD
According to Bethune (2014), there is evidence that______________________
NO PERIOD (para. 8). PERIOD Bethune (2014) cites Susan Pinker who states________ (para. 8). Bethune (2014) quotes Susan Pinker who states________ (paras. 8-10). “________________”
NO PERIOD (Lamphrier, 2014, para. 8). PERIOD Lamphrier (2014) states___________________
NO PERIOD (para. 8). PERIOD
According to Lamphrier (2014), there is evidence that______________________
NO PERIOD (para. 8). PERIOD Lamphrier (2014) cites Louise Chenier who states________ (para. 8). Lamphrier (2014) quotes Louise Chenier who states________ (paras. 8-10). PLEASE NOTE
: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FORMAL ESSAYS, AVOID
“You, Your, I, Me, We, Our” in
favour of more indirect formal style.
USE SPELLING CHECKER IN WORD AND PROOFREAD BEFORE SUBMITTING WORK
APA style – 12-point letter size—double-spaced, indented NO GAPS BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS IN APA STYLE--CORRECTED
PUT WRITING TEST #1 BELOW
2a. “The Economic Cost of Depression” (Lamphier, 2014).
Many people don't realize that psychological depression has a major effect on the economy.
In the article “Economic cost of psychological depression in staggering”, author Gary Lamphier (2014) states
that in the workplace, roughly four percent of adults are clinically depressed at any given time. So, if an
organization employs 500 people, the odds are that 20 of them are seriously depressed and in need of medical
help (para. 4). Any workplace can be an underlying cause or a contributing factor for psychological depression
depending on the level of stress and available support at the workplace.
Work-related depression can be caused by various events. For example, long hours, heavy workload, job
insecurity, and conflicts with co-workers or bosses. “For the Canadian economy, the cost of depression is
staggering in terms of worker absenteeism, loss of productivity, drug prescription costs and a phenomenon
known as “presenteeism,” (Lamphier, 2014, para. 13). Presenteeism can result in lost workdays. When someone
comes to work while suffering from psychological depression, it affects their performance on the job and
negatively impacts their productivity and quality of work. The longer employees are on leave for mental health
issues, the less likely they are to return to work. Often a depressed employee will not seek treatment because
they fear the effect it will have on their job, and they are concerned about confidentiality.
In conclusion, many people don't realize that psychological depression has a major effect on the economy. This
circumstance may unfavorably impact an employee’s performance areas such as decision-making and
completing tasks. Employers can begin by showing compassion acknowledging the stressors that lead to
psychological depression in the workplace, and educating their employees that receiving help is not a sign of
weakness.
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