Symptomatic Impacts of the Disease

Murray 2008 functions o academic writing can be located on the internet; Reference must be on alphabetical order Murray (2008) outlines six specific functions of academic writing. These include defining, describing, comparing and contrasting, classifying, explaining causes and effects, and developing an argument. These are used at different phases of the writing process. Choose two functions, and, using the Murray chapter as a guide, complete the following tasks relative to those functions. Provide your written responses in a single document file, which you should upload by the end of this module. Describing: Describe the sequence of steps required to complete a specific task or describe how something works (these should be health-related). Use complete sentences in doing so with appropriate linking words and phrases between each. Divide your description into paragraphs if necessary. (“Question for Thought” - Under what circumstances might it become necessary to use multiple paragraphs as opposed to one?) Classifying: Complete Section 1.5, Task 2 in the Murray chapter. Provide written responses to each of the questions posed in the text. Assignment Expectations Length: The written component of this assignment should be 2-3 pages long (double-spaced). References: At least four references must be included from scholarly sources. Required Reading is included. Quoted materials should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. Materials copied verbatim from external sources must be enclosed in quotation marks. In-text reference citations are required as well as a list of references at the end of the assignment. (APA format is required.) Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions. Format: APA format is required for this assignment. Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. The following items will be assessed in particular: Achievement of learning outcomes for this Case Assignment. Relevance—All content is connected to the question. Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate. Depth of discussion—Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated. Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, and multiple issues/factors are considered. Evidence—Points are well supported with facts, statistics, and references. Logic—Discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information. Clarity—Writing is concise and understandable and contains sufficient detail or examples. Objectivity—Avoids the use of first person and subjective bias.