Writing Workshop: Evaluating Sources That Support a Claim Quiz – Flashcards

Which is a common and effective structure for a paragraph that compares two editorials?

When writing a compare-and-contrast essay, it is important to ensure that the

The last step before writing a compare-and-contrast paragraph is

Which best defines the term empirical evidence?

1. __________ 2. First point A. Editorial one B. Editorial two 3. Second point A. Editorial one B. Editorial two 4. __________ Which best fills in the blank beside number 1 in the outline?

The outline for a strong compare-and-contrast paragraph must include

Logos, pathos, and ethos are

I have been a nurse for twenty years. In that time, I have seen a great number of patients suffer because they did not have health insurance. One of the worst cases was a young mother of two who was diagnosed with early stage skin cancer. Because she could not afford treatment, the cancer spread from her skin to other parts of her body. By the time I saw her for the first time, the cancer had reached her brain, and she could no longer be helped. This sort of thing should not happen to anyone. A strong universal health care system could prevent instances like this from occurring. Which addition would make the paragraph more objective and effective?

Uninsured people are less likely to receive medical care and more likely to have poor health status. The cost of poor health among uninsured people was almost $125 billion in 2004 (Hadley & Holahan, 2004). The financial burden of medical care is also high for uninsured individuals; almost 50% of personal bankruptcy filings are due to medical expenses (Jacoby, et al., 2000). Uninsured individuals report more problems getting care, are diagnosed at later disease stages, and get less therapeutic care. To support the claim that the lack of health insurance is a financial burden, the author uses

A paragraph that effectively compares two editorials must