Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
- Identify two issues that are related to your career or degree: My career is Medical Coder. I read patients medical charts and analyze it, determining the patients diagnoses and any procedures performed. I then categorize those diagnoses and procedures according to a national classification system, assigning a specific numeric or alphanumeric code to each diagnosis or procedure. My degree I wish to achieve is BA in Health Information Management.
- Write a fully developed paragraph for issue one (5–8 sentences).
- Explain at least two clear arguable sides to the issue.
- Explain how the issue relates to your field or degree, or your potential field or degree.
- Write a fully developed paragraph for issue two (5–8 sentences).
- Explain at least two clear arguable sides to the issue.
- Explain how the issue relates to your field or degree, or your potential field or degree.
- After exploring the arguments related to your issues, take a moment to consider the bigger picture. Then, briefly reflect (in 1 to 2 paragraphs) on the importance of persuasion for the issue you are most likely to write about. Be specific in your assignment; this information will help guide you as you work on your project in the coming weeks.
- Identify which side you might argue if you plan to pursue this issue in your final persuasive
essay.
- Identify your potential audience and why your topic would be relevant to them.
