Assignment 77
Writing
ACKENG2E
Synthesizing Graphic
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Abdullah Almarouf |
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Title: The Problem and Solutions of Demotivation to work/study____________ |
Synthesizing Graphic:
This table will allow you to easily see how you plan to use your sources in the Research Essay. It will also indicate any gaps in information, which will allow you to search for additional sources.
In-text citations: (Author’s Family Name Year) If more than 3 authors: (First author’s Family Name et al. Year) If no date : (Author’s Family Name n.d.) If no author (Organization Year) |
Article #1: (Falout, Elwood & Hood, 2010) Article #2: (Yadav & BaniAta, 2013) Article #3: (Hobfoll, 2011) Article #4: (Dajani & Zaki, 2015) |
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Paragraph 1: Introduction Background Info on the Issue |
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Hook-Definition |
Demotivation = Negative Behaviours + Attitudes (Falout, Elwood & Hood 2010) Demotivation= Extrinsic (Environmental) || Intrinsic (internal drive) (Dajani & Zaki, 2015) Social Psychology →Demotivation models → Capacities + Affective states (Falout, Elwood & Hood, 2010) |
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Contextualize and describe the problem: History, Statistics, Causes |
Main cause: Psychological forces Personality traits, Joy, Satisfaction, Work fit, Needs, Attitudes,
(Dajani & Zaki, 2015) Demotivation → Internal forces = Lack of Self-consciousness + Awareness + low self esteem (Yadav & BaniAta, 2013) Falout, Elwood & Hood, 2010) · Other causes: · Environmental = Work-related + Societal + Cultural · Job Engagement s; Status, Income, Financial needs, Reward’s promise. (Dajani & Zaki, 2015) – Resources availability = Materials + Equipment + Facilities + Internet + Books (Falout, Elwood & Hood, 2010) |
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Briefly mention some effects |
Learning commitment → School/ Workplace (Yadav & BaniAta, 2013) Work Investment and Job Engagement (Dajani & Zaki, 2015) |
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Thesis Statement: Topic + Controlling idea (s) |
Topic: Demotivation in School & Workplace: Controlling idea: Present + evaluate → Origin and Solutions – Intrinsic Demotivation. – Extrinsic Demotivation |
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Demotivation → Several implications |
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Effect #1 One effect of the problem |
Work Investment | ||
Supporting Detail #1 |
Demotivation → Less work Investment → More Mental / Physical Energy & Effort + More time investment (Dajani & Zaki, 2015) |
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Effect #2 Another effect of the problem |
Job Engagement | ||
Job Engagement → Less Absorption( Work Immersion) + Less Dedication ( Work Involvement) + Less Vigor (Hardwork) = Negative Work Outcome (Dajani & Zaki, 2015) |
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Effect #3 A final effect of the problem |
Less Needs fulfillment |
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Demotivation → Less needs Fulfillment → No promotion + Joy + Little Enjoyment + Dissatisfaction (Dajani & Zaki, 2015) |
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Paragraph 3: Solution #1 Topic Sentence: Topic + Controlling idea |
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Supporting Detail |
Extrinsic Demotivation → Insufficient Resources = Workplace/ School environment→ Materials + Equipment + Facilities + Internet + Books ( Falout, Elwood & Hood, 2010) |
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Advantage |
Decreased Stress + Burnout |
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Supporting Detail |
Resources Depleted = More Effort + Energy + Time (Hobfoll,2011) |
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Disadvantage |
Time management |
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Depleted Resources → Time constraints → More effort = Time management (Hobfoll 2011) |
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Paragraph 4: Solution #2 Topic Sentence: |
Testing and Evaluation |
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Supporting Detail #1 · Describe the solution |
Testing + Evaluation → Increased self-confidence = Demotivation ( Falout, Elwood & Hood 2010) |
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Less Frustration + Confusion |
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Proficiency → Increased self-confidence = Frustration + Confusion (Falout, Elwood & Hood,2010) |
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Less Performance |
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Tests performance → Self Efficacy → Internal demotivation (Falout, Elwood & Hood,2010) |
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Paragraph 5: Conclusion & Critical Stance |
Sources are not required for this paragraph |
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Restate Thesis Statement: Topic + Controlling idea(s) |
Topic: Demotivation/ Motivation in School & Workplace: Controlling idea: Present + evaluate → Origin and Solutions |
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Preferred Solution: Select solution 1 or 2 from paragraph 3 Compare both solutions |
Testing & Evaluation (Solution 2) |
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Supporting Detail #1
Reasons why people like the preferred solution (Advantages) |
Testing & Evaluation = Better Self Confidence → Intrinsic Demotivation = Better Psychological performance |
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Supporting Detail #2 Reasons why people dislike the other solution (Disadvantages) |
Reliable → Effectiveness → Intrinsic Demotivation |
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Opinion |
Evaluation & Testing = Better Methodological approach. |
REFERENCES
Falout, J., Elwood, J., & Hood, M. (2010). Demotivation: Affective states and learning outcomes. A system, 37(3), 403-417.
Yadav, M., & BaniAta, H. (2013). Factorizing demotivation, finding motivation: A constructive approach to quality enhancement. Procedia- Social and Behavioral Sciences, 70, 120-130.
Hobfoll, S. E. (2011). Conservation of resources theory: Its implication for stress, health, and resilience.
Dajani, D., & Zaki, M. A. (2015). The impact of employee engagement on job performance and organizational commitment in the Egyptian banking sector.
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