The mobile revolution
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1. Read the paragraph on the following slide from an article
titled “The mobile revolution” in the journal ‘Development
Quarterly’ (Issue 34 pages 85–97, 2009) by K. Hoffman. p.
87
2. Combine a summary of the key point and a quotation
(with quotation marks!)
3.Create an intext citation and write the reference part
under your text (see the EXAMPLE given)
Paragraph
In such countries* the effect of phone ownership on GDP growth is
much stronger than in the developed world, because the ability to
make calls is being offered for the first time, rather than as an
alternative to existing landlines. As a result, mobile phone operators
have emerged in Africa, India and other parts of Asia that are larger
and more flexible than Western companies, and which have grown by
catering for poorer customers, being therefore well-placed to expand
down market. In addition Chinese phone makers have successfully
challenged the established Western companies in terms of quality as
well as innovation. A further trend is the provision of services via the
mobile network which offer access to information about topics such as
healthcare or agriculture.
* The author is writing about countries of the developing world.
