Health & Medical Question

Throughout this course, you have received feedback from your instructor and your peers. You might be wondering what to do with that feedback. To determine which feedback you will apply and how to make the recommended changes, follow these steps:

1. Read through all of the feedback multiple times.
   1. Be certain to look in all places your instructor may have left feedback, including on the Turnitin GradeMark document, in the rubric comment boxes, and in the general comment box.
2. Categorize the feedback.
   1. Were certain topics addressed multiple times in the feedback?
   2. Were there any themes with the feedback?
3. Prioritize the feedback.
   1. Start with the writing elements that have a large impact, such as the purpose, the key points, the organization, and the evidence.
   2. Next, consider the writing elements that are limited to one part of the paper but still impact the argument. These elements can include idea development, tone, or the transitions between ideas.
   3. Finally, consider details like word choice, grammar, and punctuation.
4. Ask questions if you are unsure about what the feedback means or how to apply it.
5. Review any relevant learning modules to review the topics addressed in your feedback.
6. Create a plan for integrating the feedback by:
   1. Making a list of the changes you want to make. Keep your prioritization list in mind and begin with the most significant changes.
   2. Setting deadlines for making those changes.
   3. Keeping the feedback comments open while making changes to your essay.
   4. Keeping the grading rubric open while making changes to your essay.
7. After making revisions based on the feedback, take a break.
8. Reread the essay. Review the feedback. Were you able to make the changes?
   1. If you did—great! You are ready to submit.
   2. If not, continue revising. Do not forget to reach out to your instructor if you need help.

We are almost there! Before you submit your persuasive essay, let us go over this checklist to ensure that your essay fulfills the assignment expectations. If any section of your essay needs more work, be certain to revisit it. You have until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone to work on the assignment, so use the time you have.

Directions

For this essay, you will identify an issue in your area of study or the field you want to work in someday. You will then establish an argument and support that argument with research and relevant evidence.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

1. Introduction: The introduction is where readers will have a chance to get an idea of what your essay will be about and what you will prove throughout. Do not go into too much detail here but give readers a preview of what is to come. Remember to review your writing plan to ensure that you are briefly hitting the key points you planned to cover while also stating your claim.
   1. Provide an overview of the issue you have selected by briefly describing the main points and your argument.
   2. Compose a thesis that states the argument that you will attempt to prove and support throughout your essay. This statement will give direction to your essay and should be well thought out.
2. Body: The body is your opportunity to describe and support your argument in depth. Make certain your thoughts and evidence are clear and organized in a way that is easy for readers to follow and understand.
   1. Ensure that you write multiple focused paragraphs, clearly state their main idea, and move logically from one to the next, building the thesis argument as the essay progresses.
   2. Your body paragraphs should support your argument by purposefully combining ideas with evidence from sources. The key to a persuasive essay is how well it is supported with quality evidence.
   3. Address and refute at least one opposing viewpoint to your argument, which is your chance to discredit a significant opposing view and strengthen your argument in the process.
3. Conclusion: Think of the conclusion as a review of your argument. Use this section to restate your argument and remind readers of your supporting evidence. This paragraph is your last chance to persuade readers to agree with you.
   1. Briefly summarize the main points of your essay. This section should consist of a brief review of your main ideas.
   2. Draw conclusions based on your evidence.
      1. Use evidence that you have found to wrap up the essay in a meaningful way that makes a connection to your audience.

Guidelines for Submission

Your persuasive essay must be 5–7 pages (plus references) and must be written in MLA or APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Include at least three references in MLA or APA format.