essay

TOPIC: First, I want you to reflect upon what you know and understand about the history of health care in our country, our discussion of right vs. privilege, and the development of the ACA (Afforable Care Act).  Next, I want you to write a well-supported piece that clearly reflects your stance in response to ONE of the following questions:
-What is the philosophic or cultural basis for our current healthcare system, including organization and access, as it stands now? [Think: values, beliefs, national identity]
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-What is the economic basis for our current healthcare system, including organization and access, as it stands now? [Think: who the players are, politics]
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Each essay should be 2-3 pages long (with 12-point font, 1-inch margins, double spacing, and page numbers) with a separate title page and bibliography. The papers can include your experiences or stories, but these cannot be the bulk of your argument.  Your essay must include at least 3 researched references from scholarly, government, or well-vetted online sources [i.e. NYT or LA Times].  These papers will be graded on the following criteria:
Do you answer the question directly, clearly, and in an organized fashion?Do you have a clear statement of intent/thesis statement that ties the paper together?Have you incorporated at least three researched sources?Does the source of the reference introduce bias into your argument (it is OK if it comes from a biased source, but you should identify the bias or the agenda of authors presenting the information), and;How well do you justify your answer? (Note: I will not necessarily be grading whether you answered the questions “correctly,” because that is a matter of opinion).  It is okay to take a strong, empassioned stance, but I need to see your justification.  Writing Guidelines (see Syllabus) will influence grading per the wight of each element