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4.1: "Measles- Why It’s So Deadly, and Why Vaccination Is So Vital" by Paul Duprex

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    Here, you will find the readings ""Measles: Why It’s So Deadly, and Why Vaccination Is So Vital" by Paul Duprex

    The articles are .docx. file or posted on a website. I recommend either printing it our, or annotating the digital copy on your computer, or taking notes on the story on a separate piece of paper.

    While reading the articles, keep these questions/ideas in mind:

    • What is the argument that the author is making? Do you agree/disagree? Why?
    • What kind of evidence does the author use? Is it well-supported?
    • Is consumerism good or bad?
    • Is the evidence convincing?
    • Does the author use a counterargument and refutation? Is it strong and convincing? What could you have done differently to make the arugment stronger?

    Essay Topic

    As a reminder, your essay topic is:

    Your primary objective for this paper will be to make a well-informed, carefully considered contribution to an on-going conversation or debate about an important topic. The topic can be any of your choosing.

    Examples of essay topics:Vocational School vs. College, is Tipping Right?Organ sales benefit livesPublic school fundingCharter Schools Versus Private SchoolsCommunity college vs. UniversitySoda Tax etc.(Thesis Examples: "We need to eliminate tipping in America and pay workers fair wages." OR "We need to eliminate plastic bag usage all across the country to protect the oceans. "

    DO NOT WRITE ABOUT: Religion, Anti- Vaccination, Flat Earth, Abortion, and Gun-Contro

    Measles- Why It’s So Deadly, and Why Vaccination Is So Vital Paul Duprex .docx

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