Medical Research Paper Putting it all together…

Thesis Statement  Example 1: A bunion is a deformity of the complex bit toe bone, but it can be treated and has a short- term prognosis. A bunion is a deformity of the complex bit toe bone, but it can be treated and has a short- term prognosis.  Example 2: Faith was greatly affected by her bunion on her big toe and was able to seek treatment and have a short prognosis. Faith was greatly affected by her bunion on her big toe and was able to seek treatment and have a short prognosis.

Part I. Condition  Disease, Ailment, or Condition What are Bunions? What are Bunions? Bunions are the deformity of thebig toe bone.Bunions are the deformity of thebig toe bone. Bunions are when the bones bend outward and away from each other, sticking out farther.Bunions are when the bones bend outward and away from each other, sticking out farther. What causes Bunions? What causes Bunions? Bunions are caused by shoes.Bunions are caused by shoes. The bones bend easily beause they are complexThe bones bend easily beause they are complex Arthritis can cause bunionsArthritis can cause bunions

Part I. Condition (continued) What are the symptoms? What are the symptoms? The bone becomes swollen and deformedThe bone becomes swollen and deformed The person experiences pain when wearing shoesThe person experiences pain when wearing shoes The person might also get callusesThe person might also get calluses Faith experienced all of these symptomsFaith experienced all of these symptoms How is it diagnosed? How is it diagnosed? There are different stages of bunions, but Doctors will question the patient and do an exam firstThere are different stages of bunions, but Doctors will question the patient and do an exam first Also, an x-ray is usually done to view the boneAlso, an x-ray is usually done to view the bone

Part II. Treatment  Early Treatment  Surgical Treatment

Part III. Prognosis  Risks  Preventative acts/postoperative care  Temporary life-style adjustments

Introductions  What makes a good introduction? What do you include in a good introduction? What do you include in a good introduction? Turn to your partner for a minute and think of/discuss the parts of an introduction. Turn to your partner for a minute and think of/discuss the parts of an introduction.  Attention Getter  Lead In  Thesis

Attention Getter  Include a story, questions, or surprising facts for your introduction.  This will catch your audience’s attention and get them interested in your topic.

Example Story Attention Getter  Faith was experiencing a lot of foot pain, even when wearing comfortable, quality tennis shoes. She had heard of people getting this medical condition before, so she asked her doctor about it. The doctor confirmed that she was right—she needed surgery for her Bunions

Example Questions Attention Getters  Example 1: Have you ever seen someone wearing a big, blue, funny shoe? If you have, that person probably had to have Bunion Surgery. Have you ever seen someone wearing a big, blue, funny shoe? If you have, that person probably had to have Bunion Surgery.  Example 2: Have you ever heard someone complain about aching feet? They might have a Bunion. Have you ever heard someone complain about aching feet? They might have a Bunion.

Example Surprising Facts Attention Getter  Did you now that 1 in 3 women have to have their Bunions fixed?

Lead-in  This will connect your attention getter to your thesis.  Example: Many women, like Faith, have trouble with their big toe joint and have to have it fixed. Many women, like Faith, have trouble with their big toe joint and have to have it fixed.

Thesis  Your thesis should already be completed, but make sure that your thesis is to the point and encompasses your main points throughout your paper.  Example: A Bunion is a deformity of the complex big toe bone, but it can be treated and has a short- term prognosis. A Bunion is a deformity of the complex big toe bone, but it can be treated and has a short- term prognosis.

Putting it together…  Once you have thought through your attention getter, lead-in, and thesis, put them all together: Faith was experiencing a lot of foot pain, even when wearing comfortable, quality tennis shoes. She had heard of people getting this medical condition before, so she asked her doctor about it. The doctor confirmed that she was right—she needed surgery for her Bunions. Many women, like Faith, have trouble with their big to joint and have to have it fixed. A bunion is a deformity of the complex big toe bone, but it can be treated and has a short-term prognosis. Faith was experiencing a lot of foot pain, even when wearing comfortable, quality tennis shoes. She had heard of people getting this medical condition before, so she asked her doctor about it. The doctor confirmed that she was right—she needed surgery for her Bunions. Many women, like Faith, have trouble with their big to joint and have to have it fixed. A bunion is a deformity of the complex big toe bone, but it can be treated and has a short-term prognosis.

Introduction Practice…  Pretend you are writing a paper on head colds or the stomach flu. How would you create a clear and interesting introduction?  Take 5 minutes to write out an attention getter—will you use a story, question, or interesting fact (*note… your facts can be fake for this exercise). You may work with a partner--

Practice continued…  Now that you have an attention getter, add a lead in and a thesis for your “pretend topic”– take 5 minutes.  Share your practice introduction with the class  Share your practice introduction with the class

Introduction Writing  For tomorrow, type up an introduction paragraph for your paper. Be sure to include the three parts. You will be turning this in at the beginning of the hour and receiving points.  You have the rest of the hour to begin writing out your introduction.

Part I. Condition  For this portion of your paper, you will be asking and answering the following questions: What are the causes? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? What are the symptoms? What is the diagnosis? What is the diagnosis?  Look at your graphic organizer to determine how to organize this portion of the paper. Part I. Condition is due tomorrow—Friday, 3/2.

Part II. Treatment  For this portion of your paper, you will be doing the following: Highlighting what treatments are available for this condition (discuss them in depth). Highlighting what treatments are available for this condition (discuss them in depth). Discussing the treatment (in detail) that your interview person has gone through. Discussing the treatment (in detail) that your interview person has gone through.  Part II is due Monday, March 5 th at the beginning of class. TYPED PLEASE!

Part III. Prognosis  For this portion of your paper, you will be asking and answering the following questions: Does this condition have a short-term/long-term prognosis? Does this condition have a short-term/long-term prognosis? What are some coping mechanisms that people use with this condition? What are some coping mechanisms that people use with this condition? What are some lifestyle changes that need to occur for the person? What are some lifestyle changes that need to occur for the person?  Part III. Prognosis is due tomorrow, Tuesday, March 6 th at the beginning of the hour---TYPED.

Conclusion  There are three parts to this conclusion: Restatement of Thesis---be sure to not sure regurgitate your thesis from the intro---make it creative and fresh Restatement of Thesis---be sure to not sure regurgitate your thesis from the intro---make it creative and fresh Paper Overview Paper Overview This should be 2-3 sentences highlighting some of the main ideas you made in the paper.This should be 2-3 sentences highlighting some of the main ideas you made in the paper. Consideration of future of the condition Consideration of future of the condition This will wrap up your conclusion and provide a thoughtful discussion of what this condition looks like for your interview person in the future or for others suffering from/living with the condition.This will wrap up your conclusion and provide a thoughtful discussion of what this condition looks like for your interview person in the future or for others suffering from/living with the condition.