Topic: “Should Doctors Be Required to Release the Names of
Patients Who Test Positive for AIDS?”
Description: [?]
Preferred language style: English (U.S.)
2. Using section headings can be very helpful and will make it easier
to organize your paper (seperate each area with subject)
i.e. Introduction, Background, Argument, and Conclusion
3. Clearly state your position (are you for it or against it)ha on an
issue in a concise manner in an introductory paragraph.
4. In the introduction identify the audience (physicans) for whom the
position statement will be useful.
5. Describe the background of the issue that constitutes the rationale
for the topic being labeled as an issue.
Background must include contemporary, relevant data and appropriate
citations. Remember this is NOT an
opinion paper. Therefore the background should include:
• Terminology related to your issue
• Legitimate research done on your issue in the form of internal documentation.
• Descriptions of the impact this data has on your issue.
6 When presenting your argument, discuss both sides of the issue and
clearly state the position you are supporting. Identity and include
defensible documentation supporting your position (such as: standards,
codes, regulations, policy, criteria, and research findings). Three
pros and three cons
7 Bring the paper to a logical conclusion by summarizing the essence
of the argument and then conclude by
restating your thesis or position in similar words used in the
introduction to your position.
8. Apply principles of good composition, including appropriate
sentence structure, grammar and meticulous
attention to detail in every aspect of your writing. Strict APA Format
standards will be applied to the grading of
your paper so pay close attention to citations within the test and in
the list of work cited.
Pleae ensure all instructions provided above are followed. Thank you.