Health Care System (Essay Sample)
Provide your opinion on one of the following issues in at least 50 to 75 words (or ask your instructor for approval of one of your own):
Health care system
Climate change
Step 2 of 3:
Locate two articles from the University Library or the Internet and discuss the following in 75 to 100 words per article:
Is the information contained in the articles reliable? Explain.
Are the authors credible or non-credible? Why or why not?
Does the article, the message, or the messenger show character, competence, connection, ethics, or integrity?
Is the article quasi-credible as mentioned in Ch. 5 of your textbook?
Step 3 of 3:
Reflect on your original opinion of your topic in 50 to 75 words. Consider the following questions for your response:
Has your opinion changed after reading the articles? Why or why not?
Which of the two articles was more persuasive? Why?
What type of information and research would you need to change your opinion if it did not change?
Cite your references.
Format your responses consistent with APA guidelines. Be mindful of word count. Typically there is no deduction for going over, but you'll want to limit any overage to 50-75 words
Climate Change
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According to me, human activity is one of the leading factors that have resulted in climate change. In the past five decades, human activity has resulted in the development of numerous industries, rampant deforestation and unrestricted exploitation of the environment. The result of is the disruption of the normal climatic patterns of the earth. The consequences if climate change includes rising water levels, irregular rain patterns and prolonged drought, all of which are evident today.The information contained in the first article Climate Change by Fontanarosa & Bauchner (2014) is credible. This is because the authors conducted research to find the results, which have been discussed in the paper. Consequently, it is a credible reference for other individuals who are looking for information on the subject. Both the authors are credible because they have attained high academic qualifications and have also written numerous peer-reviewed articles. The article shows competence and integrity because the authors use only their tested results to draw conclusions. Furthermore, they rely on specific past events to justify the article, showcasing the aspect of ethics. As such, the article is quasi-credible.The second article by Filippo Giorgi, Climate Change Hotspots (2006) is credible in showcasing the impact of climate change around the world. The author relates events that have occurred in these areas and relates them to the past, justifying the reality of climate change. The author is a renowned Physicist and has written more than 250 peer-reviewed articles on various geographical topics. As in his other writings, the author shows integrity by basing his article on actual research. Therefore, the article is quasi-credible.My opinion on climate change has remained the same after reading the article; this is because they contain evidence of the occurrence of climate change. The second article was more persuasive given the expe...
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