IOP Draft Outline Name: 1. Topic / Title: Does bullying build character? 1. Introduction: Overview of the topic - Bullying is an act of intentionally or unintentionally hurting others against those around them. - Bullying activities often occur no matter in public or private places and also no matter old or young age. - There are various types of bullying that occur in Malaysia. - This act can have a profound impact on the victim of bullying. - The character of the perpetrator and the victim is likely to exist and it can have a detrimental effect on themselves and their future. What is the issue? The issue of bullying is often heard on social media, newspapers and television every year. The act of bullying becomes a sensation when there are victims of bullying who suffer severe injuries and die. However, the issue becomes heated when the perpetrators are only natural and they have no sense of guilt. Why did you choose the topic? This topic was chosen because to give awareness and understanding to the society that bullying can give harm to the perpetrators as well as the victims. The change of character from normal to abnormal as a result of bullying and being bullied is not a good sign but vice versa. 2. Content: Perpetrator Point 1: They become more violent and aggressive Point 2: They have an inhumane nature Victim Point 3: The victim becomes more reticent, fearful and less social with people around Point 4: The victim becomes vindictive and irritable