1. 33) Laurie Garrett, the author of your textbook, often uses a writing technique that relies on the use of the experiences of real-life people instead of a bare list of facts and statistics to explain and illustrate medical science and medical history. Do you think that her writing technique is effective? Answer with an essay that uses accurate and specific examples from the text to back up your position. There is no right or wrong answer to the question. Your grade will be based on how well you organize your answer and back it up with specific examples.

2. I (think/do not think) that her writing technique is effective
(because)……………………………………………..
One example of this is…..
A second example is…….
A third example is…
Altogether the effect of these examples show….

3. As one of our assignments we watched a video on Typhoid Mary that illustrated the plight of one woman who was caught up in a paradigm shift or health transition. Do you think that the use of this video was an effective way for you to learn about Emerging Diseases material?
Answer with an essay that uses accurate and specific examples from the text to back up your position. There is no right or wrong answer to the question. Your grade will be based on how well you organize your answer and back it up with specific examples.

4. I think that this was an effective way to learn
because it uses real-life examples.
One example of this is Mary giving typhoid to 6 out of 11 people in the household.
A second example is the depiction of George Soper.
A third example is the imprisonment of Mary on North Brother Iasland as an example.
Altogether these examples make the story easier to understand.