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Tips for Making a Good First Impression

The document discusses cyber bullying, its impact on young people, and the importance of parallel structure in writing. It provides examples of sentences with and without parallel structure, along with exercises to practice identifying and creating parallel structures. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of making a good first impression and offers tips related to communication and cyber bullying.

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Tips for Making a Good First Impression

The document discusses cyber bullying, its impact on young people, and the importance of parallel structure in writing. It provides examples of sentences with and without parallel structure, along with exercises to practice identifying and creating parallel structures. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of making a good first impression and offers tips related to communication and cyber bullying.

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CCONNECTING
ONNECTING TO THE THEME
Parallel Structure

TO THE THEME
Cyber bullying is when one person bothers another using technology.
What can you
Are these do to make
statements a good
about cyberfirst impression?
bullying Which of the tips
true or false?
below do you think may help?
1 Sending mean text messages, writing fake e-mails, or leaving
1 You
meanshould be neat
voicemails forand well-dressed.
another person is not cyber bullying.
22 You should make eye contact
More than half of young people with thetell
don’t other person.
their parents that they
3 You shouldcyber
are being talk abullied,
lot about yourself.
or that someone they know is being
cyber bullied.
4 You should be comfortable, but you shouldn’t look too casual.
53 You
Boysshould
are more
ask likely
aboutthan
the girls
othertoperson
be cyber bullied.
when the time is right.
4 Offering education and giving information are two possible
1, 2, 4, and, 5 will help you make a good first impression.

solutions to the problem.


2 True, 3 False (girls are more likely than boys), 4 True
1 False (this is one of the most common ways to cyber bully),

A. Skill Presentation
Use parallel structure in lists of words, phrases, or clauses to make sentences flow well. Sentences
without parallel structure can sound awkward and may be incorrect. Look at this example. It has
parallel structure with words. All the words in the list are nouns (children, preteens, and teenagers).
Cyber bullying is a serious problem for children, preteens, and teenagers.
Now look at this example. It has parallel structure with phrases. Both phrases are prepositional
phrases that start with the preposition on.
This includes sending malicious messages on computers or on smartphones.
Next, look at this example. It has parallel structure with clauses. Both clauses start with that.
Experts say that passwords should be long and that computers should have virus
protection software.
Finally, look at an example that does not have parallel structure. A problem does not follow the same
pattern as hurtful and dangerous. A problem is a noun, but hurtful and dangerous are adjectives. To
give the sentence parallel structure, all the words should be the same part of speech.
Cyber bullying is hurtful, dangerous, and a problem. ✗
Cyber bullying is hurtful, dangerous, and mean. ✓

30
B. Over to You
1 Check (✓) the sentences that have parallel structure.
1 a. Create a password that is long and that contains numbers.
b. Create a password that is long and by using numbers.
c. Create a password that is long with numbers.
2 a. Cyber bullies are usually hurtful and people who have low self-confidence.
b. Cyber bullies are usually people with low self-confidence and who want to hurt
others.
c. Cyber bullies are usually people who have low self-confidence and who want to hurt
others.
3 a. The number of cyber bullies is increasing and has caused problems in many schools.
b. The number of cyber bullies is increasing and is causing problems in many schools.
c. The number of cyber bullies is increasing and is dangerous.

2 Match each sentence beginning (1–7) with the correct sentence ending (a–g) to make
sentences with parallel structure.
1 Computer hacking is serious,
2 Cyber bullying is a growing problem
3 We took a computer class to practice what we know,
4 Hackers access personal computers,
5 I learned how to use my smartphone by reading the manual,
6 Cyber bullies send malicious messages on cell phones,
7 Cyber bullying is a problem that can affect children,

a and a serious crime.


b that can cause emotional pain, and that can become serious.
c to improve our abilities, and to learn new skills.
d malicious, and illegal.
e steal credit card information, and figure out passwords.
f on the Internet, and on smartphones.
g by looking up information online, and by asking a friend for help.

CHECK!
1 Use parallel structure in lists of words, phrases, or to make
your sentence flow well.
2 To be sure your sentence has parallel structure, use word
patterns when you write lists.

8 Parallel Structure 31
C. Practice
1 Read each sentence in the chart. Decide if it has parallel structure or not. Check (✓)
the box in the correct column.
PARALLEL NOT PARALLEL
STRUCTURE STRUCTURE

1. The latest smartphones are fast, powerful, and small.

2. The latest smartphones are popular, in stores, and useful.

3. Cyber bullies can be mean, scary, and should be punished.

4. Cyber bullies can be hurtful, annoying, and cruel.


5. Hackers access information, create viruses, and shut down
communication.
6. Hackers stole passwords, can create computer programs, and
may have taken information illegally.
7. To prevent hackers, I use special software and with strong
passwords.
8. I prevent hackers by choosing creative passwords and by
purchasing anti-virus software.
9. They plan to sell programs that will stop viruses and to
discourage hackers.

2 Circle the correct words or phrases to make sentences with parallel structure.
1 Hackers break into e-mail accounts, computer systems, | by stealing, | are common, and
wireless devices.
2 Hackers cause problems for hospitals, government offices, and banks | are illegal | by
taking important information.
3 Hacking is mean, | a crime, | to steal, dangerous, and illegal.
4 In the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation studies, investigates, | can
investigate, | is investigating, and stops computer crimes.
5 Many cyber criminals send e-mails to people asking for a check, a money transfer, or
cash | to take their money | that they need cash.
6 An e-mail may say a person needs money because his credit cards were stolen or because
his passport is missing | his passport | if he loses his passport.
7 The cyber criminal hopes that people will be kind and to send him money | for sending
him money | that they will send him money.
8 The cyber criminal does not return the money. He uses it for travel, with | for | by
shopping, or for other personal items.
9 You can report e-mails that | to | can seem fake and that seem dangerous.

32 Skills for Effective Writing 3


D. Skill Quiz
Check (✓) the correct answer for each item.

1 Parallel structure means using word 7 Choose the sentence with parallel structure.
patterns in lists. a. The FBI hopes to catch people who
a. different create scams and when they are
b. similar hacking into computers.
c. various b. The FBI hopes to catch people
who create scams and if they hack
2 Use parallel structure in lists of words, into computers.
phrases, and c. The FBI hopes to catch people
a. paragraphs. who create scams and who hack
b. sentences. into computers.
c. clauses.
8 Choose the sentence with parallel structure.
3 Choose the option that gives this sentence a. Children should tell an adult
parallel structure: Hacking is a serious, if they get an e-mail that is
dangerous, and crime. unwanted or threatening.
a. to worry about b. Children should tell an adult
b. against the law if they get an e-mail that is
c. malicious unwanted or contains threats.
c. Children should tell an adult if
4 Choose the option that gives this sentence they get an e-mail they do not
parallel structure: Cyber criminals lie, want or feel threatened.
cheat, and .
9 Choose the sentence with parallel structure.
a. steal
b. theft a. Only accept e-mails from teachers,
c. may be malicious from friends, and that someone in
your family sends.
5 Choose the option that gives this sentence b. Only accept e-mails from teachers,
parallel structure: Be careful of e-mails that from friends, and from family.
ask for money and from someone you c. Only accept e-mails from teachers,
do not know. from friends, and the ones your
family sends.
a. are coming
b. that come
10 Choose the sentence with parallel structure.
c. can be
a. Cyber criminals include people
6 Choose the option that gives this sentence who send fake e-mails, who bully
parallel structure: Cyber criminals can be others, and who hack into
punished and by the police. computers.
b. Cyber criminals include people
a. by the FBI
who send fake e-mails, bullies, and
b. for some crimes
who hack into computers.
c. if the crimes are severe
c. Cyber criminals include people
who send fake e-mails, by texting,
and with computers.

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Recognizing cyber bullying is crucial because it is a widespread issue that can cause significant emotional pain. Contrary to some beliefs, girls are more likely than boys to be victims of cyber bullying. Being aware of these demographics and behaviors helps in addressing and preventing such situations .

Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities by accessing personal computers, stealing credit card information, and breaking into e-mail accounts. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to use special security software and strong, creative passwords. In addition, educating users about these threats and how to recognize suspicious activities can significantly reduce the chances of being victimized .

Parallel structure enhances sentence clarity and flow by ensuring that words, phrases, or clauses in a list follow a consistent pattern. This consistency prevents sentences from sounding awkward or incorrect, making the information easier to process. For example, using the same part of speech for all items in a list, such as nouns, can improve readability and coherence .

Effective sentence patterning through parallel structure significantly impacts the communication of complex information by organizing thoughts in a coherent and systematic way, ensuring that complex concepts within lists, phrases, or clauses are presented uniformly. This consistency helps in making detailed and intricate information more digestible and comprehensible to the audience .

To effectively convey the seriousness of cyber bullying in educational campaigns, emphasizing the emotional pain it causes and the potential for incidents to escalate into serious issues is essential. Educational materials should use clear, structured language that highlights personal stories and scenarios relatable to the audience, backed by factual data to underline its prevalence and impact .

To make a good first impression, it is effective to be neat and well-dressed, make eye contact, feel comfortable without looking too casual, and ask about the other person at the appropriate time. Engaging in these behaviors helps create a positive image and fosters a more receptive interaction .

Parallel structure is essential in preventing writing errors by ensuring that lists within sentences maintain a consistent pattern, thereby avoiding grammatical awkwardness. When lists lack parallel structure, sentences can become disjointed, as seen in examples where the part of speech is inconsistent. Utilizing parallel structure keeps writing clear and effective .

Cyber crime includes activities like sending fake e-mails, bullying others, and hacking into computers. Using parallel structure to describe such activities enhances clarity, as it involves listing these crimes with a consistent syntactic pattern. This not only stresses the variety of cyber crimes but also maintains clear and concise communication .

A common misconception is that sending mean text messages, fake e-mails, or voicemail is not cyber bullying, whereas these are, in fact, prevalent forms of it. Understanding these misconceptions is critical in effectively combating and addressing cyber bullying, ensuring that all forms of negative online behavior are recognized and dealt with properly .

Educational initiatives help prevent cyber crime by providing information that raises awareness about the dangers and methodologies used by cyber criminals. They empower individuals to recognize suspicious activities and adopt practices like using strong passwords and reporting fake e-mails. Education increases resilience against tactics employed by cyber criminals and fosters a proactive approach to cybersecurity .

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