Health Journalism is important in Health Systems Science because it is how health related information is shared with the public. In class we learned that there are questions that should be asked when writing an opinion piece, they are the following:
Who is my audience? Are they familiar with healthcare terminology, or will I need to be mindful of the terms I use, and the level of explanations that I give?
What is the purpose or intention of writing this piece? Do I want only to share information, or will there be an element of persuasion?
What should the style of my piece be? Is it formal, informal, or a mix of both? What will my word choice (also known as diction) be?
How should I organise my points? What is my main argument, and how will I unpack the information in each of the paragraphs?
What specific, concrete examples and details can I use to back up each of my points?
With this activity I was tasked with reading an article and applying these questions. I learned to carry on these skills into my term paper four essay writing. I've included this activity to show the beginning of my journey learning a new writing skill.
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