1. An effective abstract Uses one or more well-developed paragraphs, which are unified, coherent, concise, and able to stand alone Uses an introduction-body-conclusion structure in which the parts of the report are discussed in order: purpose, findings, conclusions, recommendations Follows strictly the chronology of the report Provides logical connections between material included Adds no new information but simply summarizes the report Is intelligible to a wide audience Does not refer extensively to other works. Does not add information not contained in the original work. Does not define terms.

2. Traditional Healers and the HIV Crisis in Africa: Toward an Integrated Approach The HIV virus is currently destroying all facets of African life. It therefore is imperative that a new holistic form of health education and accessible treatment be implemented in African public health policy which improves dissemination of prevention and treatment programs, while maintaining the cultural infrastructure. Drawing on government and NGO reports, as well as other documentary sources, this paper examines the nature of current efforts and the state of health care practices in Africa. I review access to modern health care and factors which inhibit local utilization of these resources, as well as traditional African beliefs about medicine, disease, and healthcare. This review indicates that a collaboration of western and traditional medical care and philosophy can help slow the spread of HIV in Africa. This paper encourages the acceptance and financial support of traditional health practitioners in this effort owing to their accessibility and affordability and their cultural compatibility with the community.

3. Consider: 1.purpose 1.What is the author's reason for writing? 2.What is the author's main idea? 2.scope 1.What is the author's focus in this piece? 2.Where does the author concentrate his/her attention? 3.method 1.What kinds of evidence does the author provide? 2.How does the author try to convince the reader of the validity of his/her main idea? 4. results 1.What are the consequences of the problem or issue that the author is discussing? 5. recommendations 1.What solutions does the author present to the reader to resolve the problem or issue in the piece? 2.Does the author recommend action or change in his/her piece? 6. conclusions 1.Does the author describe a 'cause and effect' relationship or explain the origins of this issue or problem? 2.What conclusions does the author draw from his/her study of the issue or problem?