Name: Jhon Mark Miranda
Date: April 20, 2025
Yr&Sec: BSBA FM 1-1
Module no#: 03
Prof’s name: Dr. Cecilia R. Alagon Subject: Purposive
Communication
Activity 1: Academic Usage Conversion
Non-academic Usage
1. They requested for additional reference materials.
2. The conclusion gotten by the group doesn’t follow.
3. The respondents needed to chill.
4. The interviewee was pulling my leg.
5. The student promised to submit a document asap.
Academic Usage
[Link] requested additional reference materials.
[Link] conclusion drawn by the group is not logically supported.
[Link] respondents needed to relax or reduce stress.
[Link] interviewee was joking or not being serious.
[Link] student promised to submit the document as soon as possible.
Activity 2: Documented Paragraph Writing Worksheet
General Topic Chosen: Online classes
Specific Topic: The impact of online classes on student mental health
Research Questions:
[Link] have online classes affected students’ mental well-being?
[Link] factors in online learning contribute to stress or anxiety?
[Link] strategies can mitigate negative mental health effects?
Three (or more) Supporting Points:
[Link] of physical interaction leads to isolation and loneliness.
[Link] screen time contributes to fatigue and burnout.
[Link] to perform in an unstable learning environment causes anxiety.
Bibliographic Information of Three or More Supporting Sources:
[Link], J. (2021). Mental Health and Remote Learning in the Philippines. Philippine
Journal of Psychology.
[Link]. (2020). Mental Health and COVID-19. World Health Organization.
[Link] Guzman, M. (2022). Challenges in Online Education: A Student Perspective.
Ateneo de Manila University Press.
First Draft of the Paragraph:
Online classes, though necessary during the pandemic, have significantly affected
students’ mental health. Research shows that students feel isolated due to the lack of
physical interaction with peers and teachers (Reyes, 2021). The constant exposure to
screens and digital materials contributes to eye strain, headaches, and mental fatigue
(WHO, 2020). Furthermore, the pressure to succeed academically in a new
environment without proper support systems leads to anxiety and stress (De Guzman,
2022). These factors highlight the need for educational institutions to provide mental
health support alongside online education.
Final Draft of the Paragraph (after peer review and revision):
The shift to online classes has had profound effects on students’ mental health in the
Philippines. According to Reyes (2021), the absence of in-person interaction contributes
to feelings of isolation, which can increase the risk of depression. The World Health
Organization (2020) also highlights how prolonged screen exposure in virtual classes
leads to digital fatigue, reducing students’ overall well-being. De Guzman (2022) adds
that academic pressure in online environments, coupled with inconsistent internet
access and lack of resources, contributes to rising anxiety levels among learners. These
findings suggest the urgent need for schools to integrate psychological support and
flexible learning strategies into online education frameworks.