writing papers

No risky chances(needs to set up another title)

Salwa Alzariky

English 1130:024

4/24/18

Project 1

Cancer is a serious health problem that involves abnormal cell growth that have the potential to spread to other body parts (Verma et al. 177) Medical schooling plays an important role in teaching professionals how to deal with cancer patients. However, there are various risks and complexities that physicians and patients face when making decisions on cancer treatment plans. Making decisions on surgery plans is an issue that has been a problem for many patients and precisely in chemotherapy for cancer patients. This comparative analysis of scientific and medical genres seeks to research six different medical research articles on cancer treatment plans and evaluate them based on their genres. The evaluation will is based on various genre aspects such as genre considerations, genre features, audience expectations of each genre, rhetorical issues, and style.

The first piece of the genre for analysis is a personal experience article from Slate known as “No Risky Chances.” The article is mainly an overview of a patient-doctor conversation that focuses on the practice of medicine and precisely the article focuses on the complexities that the patients and also the health professionals face when they are making decisions on medical treatments that may cause complications in life. The target audience of this specific genre is mainly the general public. This is mainly because the discussed issue of health is an issue that affects anyone in either way. This is a piece of the genre that healthcare professionals can read so as to get an insight of patients’ reactions to treatment plans and also patients can read in the healthcare facilities when waiting for an appointment or even at the time. The introduction part is catchy because the choice of words makes a reader get anxious to want to know what the article really entails. The purpose of this article is to give a better insight of what happens before and after physicians undertake surgical procedures and this has been presented from a personal experience. Generally, readers of this piece of the genre expect to expect to experience which is engaging but informative. However, this article is not mainly a leisurely read because it focuses on an issue that is supposed to enlighten people on a certain issue. A reader expects to gain more knowledge regarding a certain topic.

Features of the genre include a short and attention-grabbing headline which is normally not more than 5 words, a byline indicating the author or may show where the article is retrieved from, quotations of exact words spoken, the introduction sets the scene and the body and the body provides more details about an event. The title “No Risky Chances” is an eye-catching title and therefore a reader is likely to get the urge of knowing what the whole article is about. However, the name does not reveal exactly what the article is about and the information within the article. The title is brief but it is catchy. However, there are other techniques used in writing the headline in this genre. For example, the author may choose to write a headline that directly indicates what the article is about. The reader will still get the urge to read the article because he or she has already started getting more information about the information presented in the article. The audience can easily understand what is being presented because the event flows like a story thus making it easy to follow. The use of quoted speeches or dialogues makes it easy for the reader to understand the content of the article. The author can express anything he or she feels is fit for the article so as to ensure the message gets to the reader.

This piece of genre helps to evoke an emotional response from the audience because the reader is able to feel as part of the author’s experience since the genre creates a realistic image of an event or issue. The genre tends to create a feeling that responds to the author’s event and the emotions may include sadness, joy, etc. This is mainly because the author describes an event in a way that is easy to relate to what has been presented. The author of “No Risky Chances” gives an account of the things he learned in medical school and this has been supported by an incidence that entails a real conversation with a patient and her daughter. This technique is appropriate because it makes the article more factual. The genre helps in establishing the information’s credibility by allowing the author to use references and this is an effective way of enhancing credibility. The language used in the genre is informal and entails the use of vocabularies in the field of science and medicine. Some of these vocabularies include an oncologist, lymphatic system, metastatic among others. The word flow is smooth making it easy for a reader to read.

The second piece of the genre is an article known as “Do Some Harm” by James Palmer. The target audience of the genre mainly includes adults. The genre is read by anyone with the urge of learning more about the practice of medicine. The readers of this genre expect to get feel entertained and still learn more about the topic. Features of a magazine include a headline that is attention-grabbing, use of photographs and illustrations, colorful fonts which are attention-grabbing, and byline includes a brief synopsis of the article (Dekanlzow and Stubbs 99). The genre meets the needs of the audience by the use of photographs that are described which makes it easy for the audience to relate. The freedom to use photographs and colorful fonts play a critical role in conveying the message. The purpose of the genre is to educate and also entertain and it fulfills the purpose of ensuring the information presented is entertaining and informative.

This genre helps to evoke an emotional response from the audience because of the use of techniques such as photographs to educate the audience and provide factual evidence. The genre seeks to enlighten people and precisely this article is educating the audience on traditional Chinese methods. The main types of evidence used to support the claims of the information in this genre include the use of photographs and this is appropriate because it gives a real or factual representation of the information on the discussion. The credibility of the information is mainly established by using photographs illustrating the topic of discussion. For example, “Do Some Harm” by James Palmer shows a photograph of a facial acupuncture being administered to a patient. The technique is effective since the photograph gives a real image of the issue. The language is formal and applicable to the practice of medicine. The article entails the use of specialized vocabularies such as hyperventilating, pseudoscience, medicinal herbs etc. The word flow is smooth and the statements are properly structured with appropriate word choices.

The third piece of the genre is a scholarly journal article known as “Psychological responses and support needs of patients following head and neck cancer” by Gerry M.Humphris and Gozde Ozakinci.( these sources are not on work cited page) The audience of the article is health practitioners and students in the same field. The article may be read by researchers who aim to gain more knowledge (Baron, and Hillis 1). The purpose of the document is to provide research-based evidence on treatment plans. The readers of this genre expect to gain more knowledge supported by facts and evidence from research. The features of this genre include references or bibliographies, research-based supportive evidence, illustrations support such as maps tables or data, and the articles are peer-reviewed by qualified peers. The article meets the needs of the audience by providing supportive data to support the research. The article entails the use of subtopics to differentiate bring flow and focus on the information presented. The article fulfills its purpose by enlightened the readers and giving them an insight of the topic.

The genre helps to evoke an emotional response from the audience by giving an insight of an existing or new issue by the support of evidence. Emotions may include the feeling of surprise, fear etc. the types of evidence used to support the genre include research findings, literature from other sources, references, tables etc. This is appropriate because it is factual or real evidence-based information. The genre helps to establish the information’s credibility by allowing other experts in the similar field to review what has been presented which is an effective and important measure. The type of language used in the article is a formal language. The examples of vocabularies used in the article include head and neck cancer, psychology, quality of life etc.

The fourth price of the genre is a webpage. The article presented is titled as “Anxiety, Fear, and Depression” from the American Cancer Society website. The audience is the general public. The information is read by anyone who can access the website. The purpose of the document is to enlighten people about the existing issues in health. Readers of this genre expect to get educated on matters of health. The features of this genre include clear and user-friendly navigation, web compatibility, simple and professional designing and quality content (Mason, Wendy and Donna 247). ( where is the resource for this one )The genre communicates and meets the needs of the audience by providing relevant information regarding the website. The flexibility in designing helps in shaping the information and also conveying the message. The purpose of the genre is to provide easy access to information and this is achieved by presenting articles on the pages and therefore this makes it for the audience to read and also get support.

The genre helps to evoke an emotional response from the audience by enabling the audience to access information and necessary support. The evidence used to support the claims on the information in this genre includes references from existing research or real-life cases. This is appropriate because it makes the information presented credible.

The language used is formal and entails the correct use of words. The information is presented in a bullet from which makes it easy for a reader to follow and read. The specialized vocabulary use includes symptoms of clinical depression, cancer, anxiety, fear, panic attacks etc. Other language techniques used in the genre include the use of irony and emotive language.

The fifth piece of the genre is newspaper feature article titled “the emotional aftermath of cancer” from the U.S News. The target audience is adults and mainly educated audience. The purpose of the document is to share a personal experience with the audience on health and treatment. Readers of this genre expect to get an insight of the latest issue regarding a certain issue. The features of this genre include attention-grabbing headlines, byline indicating the writer of the article, photographs, and subtopics (Bryant 811). The use of subtopics and photographs makes it easy for the audience to relate to what has been presented. The genre’s purpose is fulfilled educating people on a certain topic.

The genre evokes an emotional response from the audience based on the type of issue in the discussion. The types of evidence used to support the claims in the information may include personal witnessing or experiences and research findings. This is appropriate because it makes the information presented factual and easy for the audience to believe. The credibility of the information is established by being reviewing by fellow publishing and reviewing the research findings.

The language used in this genre is formal. Examples of vocabularies used include diagnosis, chemotherapy, and surviving cancer, among others. Some of the techniques used in the genre include pulling the reader into the action and invoking multiple senses. These techniques have made the genre more lively and engaging.

The sixth piece of the genre is a variety and talk show YouTube video. The target audience of this video is individuals who enjoy watching talks show videos. The purpose of the video is to educate people more about health and treatment plans.( for how issues so u have to add more ) The viewers of this video expect to get entertained and get an understanding of matters related to health. The features of this genre include clarity, engaging speech, and appropriate length of the video for the target audience (Furht and Marques, 777). The speaker is able to use language in a flexible manner which makes it easy to stay focused and interactive. The video fulfills its purpose as the speaker as able to cover all main aspects related to the talk Perhaps how )

The genre help to evoke an emotional response from the audience since a speaker can easily interact with the audience by asking questions. Asking questions or giving comments makes the audience feel more involved in the talk. The claims are supported by giving personal experiences or research findings. This is an appropriate technique since it makes the information presented realistically. The genre entails appropriate referencing to research or personal experience which establishes the information’s credibility.

The language used is informal. Some of the vocabularies in the genre include “I feel to talk about”, “treatment of common cancers”, diet, and prevention. Other language features include the use of emotive language, personification, and appropriation.

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Sources

Bryant, Clifton D., and Dennis L. Peck, eds. Encyclopedia of death and the human experience. Sage Publications, 2009.

De Kantzow, Megan, and Sue Stubbs. Targeting Media. Blake Education, 2000.

Furht, Borko, and Oge Marques, eds. Handbook of video databases: design and applications. CRC press, 2003.

Hillis, Argye E., and Jean-Claude Baron. "The ischemic penumbra: still the target for stroke therapies?." Frontiers in neurology 6 (2015): 85.

Mason, Wendy H. Cyberhound's Guide to Companies on the Internet. Gale Group, 1996.

Verma, Amit, et al., eds. Nutraceuticals and Innovative Food Products for Healthy Living and Preventive Care. IGI Global, 2017.

( you have to work on all the sources some of them r missing and ( no risky chances you have to add it ) and the rest of resources I mentioned with the yellow highlight )

And you have to add next to sources the website )