Assignment 77

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Abdullah Almarouf

Title: The Problem and Solutions of Demotivation to work/study____________

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)

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Background Info on the Issue

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)

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 Engagements; Status, Income, Financial needs, Reward’s promise.

(Dajani & Zaki, 2015)

- Resources availability = Materials + Equipment + Facilities + Internet + Books

(Falout, Elwood & Hood, 2010)

Briefly mention some effects

Learning commitment → School/ Workplace

(Yadav & BaniAta, 2013)

Work Investment and Job Engagement

(Dajani & Zaki, 2015)

Thesis Statement:

Topic + Controlling idea(s)

Topic: Demotivation in School & Workplace:

Controlling idea: Present + evaluate → Origin and Solutions

- Intrinsic Demotivation.

- Extrinsic Demotivation

Demotivation → Several implications

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)

Effect #2

Another effect of the problem

Job Engagement

Supporting Detail #1

Job Engagement → Less Absorption( Work Immersion) + Less Dedication ( Work Involvement) + Less Vigor (Hardwork) = Negative Work Outcome

(Dajani & Zaki, 2015)

Effect #3

A final effect of the problem

Less Needs fulfillment

Supporting Detail #1

Demotivation → Less needs Fulfillment → No promotion + Joy + Little Enjoyment + Dissatisfaction

(Dajani & Zaki, 2015)

Paragraph 3: Solution #1

Topic Sentence:

Topic + Controlling idea

Insufficient Resources

Supporting Detail

· Describe the solution

e.g. What it is/ how to do it

Extrinsic Demotivation → Insufficient Resources = Workplace/ School environment→ Materials + Equipment + Facilities + Internet + Books

( Falout, Elwood & Hood, 2010)

Advantage

Decreased Stress + Burnout

Supporting Detail

Resources Depleted = More Effort + Energy + Time

(Hobfoll,2011)

Disadvantage

Time management

Supporting Detail

Depleted Resources → Time constraints → More effort = Time management

(Hobfoll 2011)

Paragraph 4: Solution #2

Topic Sentence:

Topic + Controlling idea

Testing and Evaluation

Supporting Detail #1

· Describe the solution

e.g. What it is/ how to do it

Testing + Evaluation → Increased self-confidence = Demotivation

( Falout, Elwood & Hood 2010)

Advantage

Less Frustration + Confusion

Supporting Detail

Proficiency → Increased self-confidence = Frustration + Confusion

(Falout, Elwood & Hood,2010)

Disadvantage

Less Performance

Supporting Detail

Tests performance → Self Efficacy → Internal demotivation

(Falout, Elwood & Hood,2010)

Paragraph 5: Conclusion & Critical Stance

Sources are not required for this paragraph

Restate Thesis Statement:

Topic + Controlling idea(s)

Topic: Demotivation/ Motivation in School & Workplace:

Controlling idea: Present + evaluate → Origin and Solutions

- Intrinsic Demotivation.

- Extrinsic Demotivation

Preferred Solution:

Select solution 1 or 2 from paragraph 3

Compare both solutions

Testing & Evaluation (Solution 2)

Supporting Detail #1

Reasons why people like the preferred solution (Advantages)

Testing & Evaluation = Better Self Confidence → Intrinsic Demotivation = Better Psychological performance

Supporting Detail #2

Reasons why people dislike the other solution (Disadvantages)

Reliable → Effectiveness → Intrinsic Demotivation

Opinion

Evaluation & Testing = Better Methodological approach.