PRACTICE 1

Based on the passage above, write the required information.

1. Reference:

Higgs, F. (2015). What causes workplace fatigue? Discover Magazine, 79 (46).

Retrieved from http://discovermagazine.com

2. Introduction:

The magazine article written by Higgs discusses/talks about/touches on fatigue at work

and provides suggestions on how to overcome the problem. The objective of the article
is to inform the audience about the causes of workplace fatigue and the ways to reduce
the problem.

3. Main Points

Main point 1:

According to WorkSafe Australia (2013) work schedules which limit the time for workers
to recover from work may cause fatigue.

(SD: This includes early shift start times or late finishes, short breaks between shifts, shifts lengthened by overtime or
double shifts and insufficient rest breaks during shifts. Working at night when the body is biologically programmed to sleep
can interrupt a person’s biological clock…)

Paraphrased (consider summarising from the supporting details as well):

Long or odd working hours which leave hardly any rest or recovery time for
workers is one possible cause of fatigue (WorkSafe Australia, 2013)

Main point 2:

Your current health can have a direct effect on the possibility of you suffering from
fatigue (Shelton, 2015).

(SD: Conditions that cause extreme tiredness include vitamin deficiencies, arthritis, fibromyalgia, abnormal thyroid levels,
heart problems, diabetes and cancer (Jackson & Perry, 2014). They further added that health treatments such as certain
medications or physical therapy can contribute to fatigue...)
Paraphrased:

According to Shelton (2015), a worker whose health is not at the optimum level may also
be prone to suffer from tiredness.

Main point 3:

Fatigue in the workplace also occurs when you are deprived of a clean, comfortable
and healthy environment to work in (Health Today, 2015).

Paraphrased:

In addition, people can also get tired easily if their working environment is not
conducive or is dirty, uncomfortable and unhealthy (Health Today, 2015).

Main point 4:

Making simple changes at the workplace… such as having a 30-minute nap when
working long shifts and using ergonomic equipment designed to reduce physical strains
such as anti-glare screens for computers, helps reduce workplace fatigue levels
tremendously (Colby, 2013).

Paraphrased:

To overcome workplace fatigue, Colby (2013) suggests that some minor changes
can go a long way. These include taking short naps periodically and switching to
equipment which can help minimise physical stress.

Main point 5:

Research also reveals that taking steps to improve your sleep quality is another
excellent way of reducing fatigue in the workplace (Bryant & Schumer, 2012, and Mitchell,
2014).

Paraphrased:

Apart from that, getting good quality sleep is another commendable way to help
lessen tiredness at work (Bryant & Schumer, 2012; Mitchell, 2014).
Critical Response:

Point 1 (Audience):

This article is written for both employers and employees as efforts are needed from both
sides to help reduce workplace fatigue.

Point 2 (Organisation):

This article is organised in a problem-solution order.

Point 3 (Tone):

The tone used in this article is serious because the topic is something which can have great
effect on a person’s health and productivity.

Point 4 (Language):

The author uses language which is simple and reader-friendly. Although some medical
jargon is present, generally, the entire article is not difficult to understand and general
readers of magazines should not have a problem understanding the main message of the
article.

Point 5 (Usefulness):

This article is useful because it tells readers the causes of workplace fatigue and how to
overcome it. Both employers and employees can benefit from this article to help reduce
workplace fatigue for the benefit of both the worker and the company.

Point 6 EXTRA (Use of resources):

The author uses support from various sources that are current.
NOW PUT IT ALL TOGETHER:
Higgs, F. (2015). What causes workplace fatigue? Discover Magazine, 79 (46).

Retrieved from http://discovermagazine.com

The magazine article written by Higgs discusses fatigue at work and provides suggestions
on how to overcome the problem. The objective of the article is to inform the audience about
the causes of workplace fatigue and the ways to reduce the problem. Long or odd working
hours which leave hardly any rest or recovery time for workers is one possible cause of
fatigue (WorkSafe Australia, 2013). According to Shelton (2015), a worker whose health is
not at the optimum level may also be prone to suffer from tiredness. In addition, people can
also get tired easily if their working environment is not conducive or is dirty, uncomfortable
and unhealthy (Health Today, 2015). To overcome workplace fatigue, Colby (2013) suggests
that some minor changes can go a long way. These include taking short naps periodically
and switching to equipment which can help minimise physical stress. Apart from that, getting
good quality sleep is another commendable way to help lessen tiredness at work (Bryant &
Schumer, 2012; Mitchell, 2014). This article is written for both employers and employees as
efforts are needed from both sides to help reduce workplace fatigue. This article is organised
in a problem-solution order and the tone used is serious because the topic is something
which can have great effect on a person’s health and productivity. The author uses language
which is simple and reader-friendly. Although some medical jargon is present, generally, the
entire article is not difficult to understand and general readers of magazines should not have
a problem understanding the main message of the article. This article is useful because it
tells readers the causes of workplace fatigue and how to overcome it. Both employers and
employees can benefit from this article to help reduce workplace fatigue for the benefit of
both the worker and the company.

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