Write a 750-1,000-word rhetorical analysis essay of a public document. This public document is the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) website on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) found at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html.Your analysis should include at least TWO scholarly sources outside of class texts.

 

Directions

 

Complete a close reading of the assigned public document. Then, write a cohesive essay that:

1.      Introduces and summarizes the CDC website on ADHD in the introductory paragraph and ends with a thesis statement.

2.      Analyzes the rhetorical tools used on the site, the CDC’s use of ethos, pathos, and logos.

3.      Evaluates the site’s effectiveness.

 

This essay is NOT simply an expository or descriptive essay or an analysis of ADHD. It is an analysis of the site and how effectively the site uses rhetorical tools to get its point across.

 

First Draft Grading

 

·         You will receive completion points for the first draft based upon the successful submission of your draft. 

·         Because your first draft is a completion grade, do not assume that this grade reflects or predicts the final grade. If you do not consider your instructor’s comments, you may be deducted points on your final draft.

 

Final Draft Grading

 

The essay will be graded using a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations.

Sources

 

·         Include in-text citations and a References page in GCU Style for at least TWO scholarly sources outside of class texts.

·         These sources should be used to support any claims you make and should be present in the text of the essay.

·         Use the GCU Library to help you find sources.

·         Include this research in the paper in a scholarly manner.

 

Format

 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

 

Turnitin

 

·         You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

·         Please be sure to review your Turnitin score before submitting the draft to your instructor.

 

Preparing to Write the Essay

 

Read the site closely:

1.      Read the webpage on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) found at  http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html

o   Do a first reading that uses underlining, annotation, and summary to make sure you understand what the writer is saying. Go back to any sections that need clarification.

o   On a second reading, pay attention to what the writer(s) of the CDC site is doing by describing the writer’s strategy.

 

Draft the essay:

The essay should include:

1.      Header, essay title, heading in GCU Style

2.      An introduction paragraph with a thesis statement

3.      At least three body paragraphs

4.      A conclusion paragraph

 

Also, you will need to include a References page and in-text citations formatted in GCU Style with at least TWO scholarly sources outside of class texts.

 

Submit this assignment to your instructor in the assignment drop box AND post this draft as an attachment in the Module 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review forum

 

by Day 3 of Week 2.

Establishing My Academic and Career in Public Health 1500 words

 

As you begin the transition from academic courses to career opportunities, reflect on how the strategies already discussed can help to guide you through the process. Consider the degree path you have chosen and what additional skills or activities you should engage in beyond the academic learning in your courses to be successful. What initiatives and goals do you have for this career? Begin and continue to establish your academic journey and career goals.

 

Individual courses within the program will offer opportunities through assignments that develop particular skills pertinent to specific career requirements and transfer of acquired knowledge. Other courses and specific assignments such as interview, practicum, and capstone projects provide opportunities for students to be exposed to relevant problems and creative activities in health care. These opportunities will require students to apply techniques acquired from the classroom to active investigation with experienced mentors in the field.

 

Research where to find career openings in your chosen field, select a position you might be interested in, and identify the qualifications and experience required. Identify these requirements as you progress through the coursework provided in your program. Take initiative to inquire and explore as you make connections with your coursework and career goals. Some items to consider further are membership in a professional association, the use of Internet job boards for research into future trends, licensure compliance throughout the country/world, and occupational conditions such as location, shifts worked, required equipment, or safety standards.

 

Listed below are some suggestions related to the types of information that you may want to include in this section of the document:

1)    Who? Who would make up my network (e.g., peers, instructors, professionals, colleagues) essential to success in my chosen field in relation to this particular course?

2)    What? What are my findings from researching competencies and/or certification requirements for my specific job role in relation to this course?

3)    When? When should I begin to make the connection between my course of study and my career goals?

4)    Where? Where does this course fit in my career goals? Where could I schedule an interview or internship to bridge the theory in my course with the practice of a job in the field?

5)    Why? Why are peer-reviewed articles important and what is the significance of them in a career in health care?

6)    How? How does this course relate to the requirements of my career goals? How can I make a link between the course and career experience that I need?

 

Focus on the concepts and skills learned from this course and spend time reflecting on Who, What, When, Where, Why or How, in establishing your academic and career path. Examples are provided below. The table will continue to expand as you progress through the course.

 

Date	Category (Who, What, When, Where, Why or How)	Comment	Required Follow-Up
1/21/2011	Who	EXAMPLE: Donald Duck – Current manager of the T& D department at ABC hospital. He has agreed to act as a professional mentor as I complete this program. We discussed the capstone project deliverable and steps required for approval.
	Who
	Who
1/29/2011	What	EXAMPLE: Read an article entitled, “Health Care Delivery Dynamics.” This may be my target topic for project: <name of topic>
	What
2/10/2011	When	EXAMPLE: Obtain evidence research project approval from ABC hospital. (5/31/2010)
2/17/2011	Where	EXAMPLE: Professional health care association – ACHE (American College Health Care Executives) Made contact and inquiries.
	Where
2/24/2011	Why	EXAMPLE: Based on recent readings, identify five reasons the project would be beneficial to my organization (improve patient care, enhance hospital efficiency, save money, make money, improve quality).
	Why
03/02/2011	How	EXAMPLE: Tour health care setting (hospital, nursing home, home health agencies or insurance company)  facility and interview IT security officer to gain understanding in the field  (04/12/2010)
	How