#C082 - Exploration and Prewrite 3

#C082 Essay 3 Exploration/Prewrite Topic Selection The topic I have chosen is infectious diseases. Rationale Over the past couple of years, the pandemic has really taken a toll on life as people once knew it. Life has changed significantly due to how infectious disease has rapidly become something different. With the every-changing way of life and how medical advances have been advancing to fit new diseases, this particular topic is integral to how people live their lives now. By taking a look into the world of infectious disease it allows for people to learn more about what goes on nowadays in science and how one can protect themselves against disease. Research question(s) What is the problem or issue to be solved? Who cares about this problem and why? What have others done? What is your solution to the problem or issue? How can you demonstrate that your solution is a good one? Tentative work cited, sources, accreditation, summary Source Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC Source Accreditation This source is reliable because it has information from the CDC website, these articles are written by medical professionals released by the government with information on Covid-19. The statistics included are recorded and monitored by scientists/professionals in the medicinal field. Summary

This website includes many tabs for information pertaining to Covid-19, the reader can click through these tabs to learn more about this disease. The information included talks about how people can protect themselves against the disease, what causes the disease, how to prevent the spread of Covid, etc. Source COVID-19 basics - Harvard Health Source Accreditation This article has been carefully researched and cultivated by medical professionals and professors in the field of medicine and science. Harvard has been renowned for how reliable and descriptive each piece of information regarding Covid. Summary Harvard discusses the detriments of Covid and how to protect yourselves from the disease. In addition to speaking about those attributes of the Covid-19 disease, Harvard speaks about the different variants of Covid and how each one is more dangerous than the previous strain. Each mini paragraph is filled to the brim with information about the disease from scientific points and also breaks down each point into something a bit more understandable for the common reader. Source What Is Coronavirus? | Johns Hopkins Medicine Source Accreditation These articles are medical professional journals discussing the determinants of Covid while also explaining how people can protect themselves in large groups of people indoors or outdoors. John Hopkins discusses different tests, treatments, and therapies for Covid-19. Summary The medical professionals of these articles discuss many Covid related matters. They include different scenarios that could potentially be detrimental to people in the long run. Meaning, contracting Covid and any long term affects of the disease that may linger. With these scenarios in mind, it makes it easier for the reader to relate to the article and its information. Source Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

pounding heartbeat, Loss of smell or taste, Depression or anxiety, Fever, Dizziness when you stand, Worsened symptoms after physical or mental activities How people can keep themselves safe from Covid People can protect themselves and others by getting the Covid-19 vaccine and staying up to date on all vaccinations, wearing a mask in crowded public areas, staying 6 feet away from other people, avoiding poorly ventilated places and crowds, test yourself often to prevent the spread to others, and, of course, washing your hands often. Is the Covid vaccine safe as it was developed so quickly? The CDC says, “Although COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly, research and development on vaccines like these have been underway for decades. All vaccine development steps were taken to ensure COVID- 19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, including Clinical Trials – All vaccines in the United States must go through three phases of clinical trials to ensure they are safe and effective. The phases overlapped to speed up the process, but all phases were completed. Authorization or Approval – Before vaccines are available to people, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews data from clinical trials. FDA has determined three COVID-19 vaccines meet FDA’s standards and has granted those vaccines Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs)external icon or full FDA approval. How the Covid vaccine has impacted life? The Covid vaccine has impacted everyday life in a positive manner. For example, there have been a significant decrease in hospitalizations for Covid related matters, the vaccines are effective in fighting most of the new variants, the vaccines are beneficial at preventing infection, and the new booster shots will aid people even further in preventing the contraction of Covid-19. Tentative Outline

Thesis – There have been many controversies that have arisen from the Covid-19 pandemic such as ethical issues, social issues, and legal issues regarding the recent health findings in the pandemic. I. Ethical issues A. “As regards testing, questions are raised such as whether it is ethical to use less reliable tests in order to increase testing capacity or minimize harm for patients” (CDC.gov). 1. There have been many people questioning the ethicality of testing human patients as it seems dangerous and unethical. Due to the harm this could potentially do to someone’s health and overall long-term health. II. Social issues B. “Another issue is how wide testing should be and whether selective testing is in accordance with principles of social justice. Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 might have some degree of immunity but attributing certain 'immunopriviliges' raises ethical questions” (CDC.gov). 2. Many people recovering from Covid-19 have not been given the proper care they need and deserve. This ties in with the social injustices of the pandemic because of how many people who should be receiving immediate care, have not been leading to many questioning the social issues regarding the pandemic. III. Legal issues C. “The rights to assemble, associate, practice one’s religion, and travel are protected by the Constitution. However, state, and local governments have broad powers to limit those rights to protect public health and safety during an emergency. They can impose quarantines and curfews, close public spaces, ban public gatherings, and restrict traffic” (CDC.gov). 3. There have been many legal issues with the pandemic, one of many being people referencing how many laws/announcements have been in violation of the constitution. Prewrite Decisions Perspective – I will utilize the perspective of someone reporting the news of the pandemic. Rhetorical method - I will use the description method so information will be easily conveyed. Development- I will use examples throughout my essay to describe the determinants of the pandemic. Coherence- I will organize my essay to display the injustices of the pandemic. Tone- Throughout the course of the essay, I will utilize a serious tone to express information from the pandemic.