Functions of Writing (504 SLP)
Use the case 504 that you are doing (describing and classifying. references in order please This component of your SLP focuses upon the functions you will employ in your paper as identified in the Case Assignment for this module. For example, will your paper aim to describe, to compare and contrast, to classify, to explain cause/effect, or to present a particular argument? Or will it attempt some combination of these? Using your approved project topic, present an outline of your paper as a first step toward structuring your writing. Refer to “Sample Outlines” handout from the Background Information page of this module for guidance. The basic structure of your outline should be as follows: SLP Assignment Expectations Length: The written component of this assignment should be 2-3 pages long (double-spaced). References: At least eight references must be included from scholarly sources. Quoted materials should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. Materials copied verbatim from external sources must be enclosed in quotation marks. In-text reference citations are required as well as a list of references at the end of the assignment. (APA format is required.) Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions. Format: APA format is required for this assignment. Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. The following items will be assessed in particular: Achievement of learning outcomes for this SLP assignment. Relevance—All content is connected to the question. Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate. Depth of discussion—Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated. Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, and multiple issues/factors are considered. Evidence—Points are well supported with facts, statistics, and references. Logic—Discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information. Clarity—Writing is concise and understandable and contains sufficient detail or examples. Objectivity—Avoids the use of first person and subjective bias.
Functions of Writing
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DESCRIPTIVE FUNCTION OF WRITING
Introducing the functions of writing
Describing the Ebola virus disease
Describing the Virus and its classification
CAUSE/EFFECT FUNCTION OF WRITING
How the disease impacts the human population health
Diagnosing the disease in patients
Managing the disease within the human and animal populations
DESCRIPTIVE FUNCTION OF WRITING
Introducing the functions of writing
Academic writing has several functions. These are the functions that the writers tap into whenever they want to pass their message to their readers. Depending on the message and intentions of the writer, the functions can change and in some of the cases, the writers can combine them to pass their message. One of the main functions of writing is describing an aspect. In this case, the writer can give details of the aspect that they want their readers to understand in detail (Nlm.nih.gov, 2014). As highlighted earlier, it is possible to combine two of the functions of writing in the event that the writer may choose to use them to help them to bring across their points. As such, the writer may choose to use cause and effect to explain their topic to the readers. In this paper, the cause and effect function as well as the descriptive function of writing are used to bring about understanding. In an example, the paper describes the Ebola Virus Disease and the causes and effects of the same (Hewlett & Hewlett, 2007).
Describing the Ebola virus disease
Ebola Virus Disease, (EVD) is one of the common diseases that affect humans with fatal outcomes. Previously, the disease was commonly referred to as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever and has had some very devastating effects on the affected areas (Who.int, 2014). EVD made a first appearance in the year 1976, when the outbreak came up two simultaneous times. Most of the affected areas at the time included, Sudan, Nzara, Democratic Republic of Congo and Yambuku. Within the Republic of Congo, the disease appeared near a small village next to river Ebola, the river that the disease got its name from.
Describing the Virus and its classification
The Ebola virus Genus belongs to the family of viruses called Filoviridae family. It is one genus out of three within the family, which include genus Cueva virus and Murburg virus. In the Genus Ebola virus, there are five species of the viruses that cause the disease namely; Bundibugyo Ebola virus (BDBV), Zaire Ebola virus (EBOV), Reston Ebola virus (RESTV), Sudan Ebola virus (SUDV), Taï Forest Ebola virus (TAFV).
The disease is commonly transmitted to the humans through close contact with body fluids from the infected wild animals, blood, organs and secretions. Majority of the animals that have been documented to transmit the disease include, handling chimpanzees, fruit bats, forest antelope, gorillas and monkeys which are found in t...