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Essay Writing

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When writing an essay, regardless of size and name (i.e., essay, paper, term paper, research paper, dissertation, etc.), it must be written with the same essential elements you learned in your first English composition course. In the following discussion, I will provide you with my essay requirements. Please adhere to them and adopt them as your method of writing. If you do, your research and writing in your future courses will become much more straightforward. Each paper has the following essential elements: Introduction, Body, Summary/Conclusions. At the end of each paper will be your references page. Please read the next...it will be slightly different from what you learned in your English composition courses as the following incorporates APA requirements.

Introduction

• Provide background statements leading to the thesis statement (in-text citations required)
• Insert thesis statement.
• Preview the main points covered in the body.
  • I provide you with these in the assignment instructions.
• Transition to the main body

Note: In APA papers,DO NOTuse "Introduction" as your initial paragraph heading. The "first" heading on the first page of text is the paper's title, in bold title case.

Body

• Paragraph headings (levels 1, 2, 3): Thefirstparagraphafterthe introduction section (paper's title) will be a Level 1 heading.
• Main points (from the introduction) become paragraph headings.
• Complete paragraphs (3-5 sentences): No paragraphs less than three sentences (in-text citations required)
• Transition between main points
• Paragraph headings 2 and 3 follow the rules of outlining. This means including headings 2 and 3; you must have at least two. (e.g., Level Heading 2a must be followed by Level Heading 2b, etc.)

Summary/Conclusions

• Summarize the paper by reviewing the main points and the essential assertions made in the paper.
• Provide concluding statements.
• NO NEW MATERIAL
  • Do not introduce new information in this section. If you need to discuss it, you must edit your introduction, include the new information in your body, and include it in your summary statements.

References

• According to APA
• Only list the references that are cited in the paper.
• Create a new section in MS Word

Thesis Statement

The reader expects your writing to focus on a central idea or thesis. Try to condense and summarize the main idea of your essay in a single sentence of 25 words or less. If a TV reporter were to ask you what your essay was about, and the reporter could give you only a few seconds, how would you answer?

The thesis sentence often appears at the end of the introduction but can occur at the beginning or in the middle, depending on your desired effect. The thesis sentence at the beginning of the introduction is a more traditional style, billboarding the subject and using the rest of the introduction to explain. Placing the thesis sentence in the middle of the opening means you have teased the reader with the first sentence or two, heightening interest, then presenting the thesis sentence and finishing with supporting sentences. Placing the thesis sentence at the end means you wish to lead the reader into a desire to learn more or a determination to act, then you crystallize the data into the essay's thesis.The thesis sentence has three functions:

1. It narrows your subject to a single idea, the central concept you want the reader to gain from reading your essay.
2. It names the topic and provides something specific about it.
3. It communicates your purpose for writing about the subject.

The thesis sentence can also provide a preview of the way you will arrange your ideas.

Like anything else in your essay, the thesis sentence may not jump fully formed into your head. You can create and refine the thesis sentence as you develop the rest of the paper. Writing the thesis sentence early can give the article some guidelines and direction when changes create.

In some research papers, your instructor may specify a research question or a hypothesis to replace the thesis statement.In any case, you need to be sure that the thesis statement, research question, or hypothesis:

1. makes a concise assertion about the topic
2. is limited to a single idea.
3. is clear, specific, and significant.
4. implies your purpose in writing about it

Please note:In your essays, you will insert your thesis in the middle of the introductory paragraph. Therefore, I want to see two sentences that lead me (the reader) to your view (this is called a narrative hook).

Example:

I'll help you out with the intro and outline for your decision-making essay (Note: Do not include maroon-colored content; make appropriate changes and delete the words along with the associated parentheses):

Title:Rational Decision-Making and Its Application

Introduction (remember you do not use the word "introduction." See APA. The title is the first "heading"):

(Provide one or two critical statements which include a topic sentence that introduces the reader to your paper, including citations), then provide a preview of the main topics.Example Preview:Discussed in the following paragraphs will be the four stages of decision making and then decision making as applied to(a purchase experience you had). First will be an examination of the stages in decision-making.

Four Stages of Decision Making(APA Level 1 Heading)

(1-2 paragraphs)

An Experiential Anecdote of Decision Making(APA Level 1 Heading)

(1-2 paragraphs)

Summary and Conclusions(APA Level 1 Heading)

(2 paragraphs: First Summary, then Conclusions)

Create a Section Break in MS Word

References(APA Level 1 Heading)

Here is a hint for the summary and conclusions: Identify and summarize the main points in this paper. I gave you two to discuss. You should have at least two well-constructed sentences summarizing each main point. Then, in two sentences, provide your concluding remarks.There must NOT be any new material mentioned in this section. Everything, in summary, must be found in the body of the text.

There is no need to cite your conclusions. Instead, these are your thoughts based on what you learned in the supported (with citations) section in the body of the paper.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ABOVE PLEASE.IMPROVE THIS DISCUSSION FOR ME WITHIN THE QUOTATION MARKS.

"Discussion #1: Case p.39 - Blood, Brilliance, Blind Ambition, and Fraud

Step 1: Defining the Problem

The problem, in this case, is that Dr. David Healy, a top cardiac surgeon, has been accused of fraud. He is thought to have done surgeries that didn't need to be done and then billed the insurance companies for the work. He has also been accused of doing harmful surgeries and putting stents in people's hearts when they didn't need them. His actions have caused financial losses to the hospital, insurance companies, and patients.

Step 2: Identify the Causes of the Pain

The primary cause of this problem is Dr. Healy's unethical behavior. He is motivated by money and power, and he is willing to sacrifice the welfare of his patients for personal gain. Additionally, the hospital's board of directors needs to be laxer in overseeing its operations, allowing Nevertheless, Healy continues his unethical behavior without consequence.

Step 3: Make recommendations for solving the problem.

The first step in solving this problem is to remove Dr. Healy from his position as a top cardiac surgeon. This will ensure that he can no longer perform unnecessary or substandard surgeries. Additionally, the board of directors should implement stricter oversight measures to ensure hospital staff follows ethical standards and regulations. Finally, the hospital should provide ongoing training and education to staff on the importance of ethical behavior. This will help create a culture of moral accountability in the hospital.

Elaboration:

First, identify the issue at hand. The fact that a well-regarded heart surgeon like Dr. David Healy has been accused of fraud is the primary obstacle in this scenario. People think he did surgeries that didn't need to be done and then billed the insurance companies for them. Also, it has been said that he did not do his job well and put too many stents in the hearts of his patients. Because of his acts, the hospital, the patient's insurance company, and the patients have all suffered financial damages.

The next step is to determine the source of the discomfort. The main thing that led to this problem is that Dr. Healy must act more ethically. He is driven by wealth and power, and to further his interests, he has been willing to jeopardize the health and safety of his patients. Also, the hospital's board of directors needs to do a better job of running the hospital, which has led Dr. Healy to keep doing evil things without any consequences.

The third step is to provide potential solutions to the issue at hand.

The first thing that has to be done to fix this issue is to relieve Dr. Healy of his responsibilities as a leading cardiac surgeon. Because of this, he won't be able to do any surgery that isn't necessary or good enough in the future. Also, the board of directors should set up stricter ways to monitor the hospital staff to ensure they follow the rules and ethical standards. Last but not least, the hospital staff needs to be educated and trained on the importance of doing the right thing all the time. This will help make the medical facility a place where people act honestly and responsibly."