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\rightline{\sevenrm January 31, 2000}
\centerline{\largerbold A writing assignment}
\bigskip
\centerline{\bf Due Monday, February 7, 2000}
\medskip
 
Please write a two page essay (using a standard font!) on a topic
connected with the privacy of medical records. The essay could be
expository, discussing some aspect of the issues, or it could be
argumentative, supporting a viewpoint. Give any references you use
(but give at least \underbar{two} references). This essay should be
your own work!

\medskip \noindent 

\noindent {\bf Background comments about this writing assignment}
\smallskip I've generally found writing even adequately to be
difficult. Here are some suggestions: \smallskip
%\parindent=2\parindent \item{$\bullet$} Check your spelling.

\item{$\bullet$} Write complete sentences.

\item{$\bullet$} Write sentences expressing ideas clearly and
completely. 

\item{$\bullet$} Proofread your own work and edit it. Ask a friend to
read your work and comment.

\item{$\bullet$} Buy a copy of {\sl The Elements of Style} by Strunk
and White, a very short book. Read it once a year. An early edition of
it is available on the web: look at

\centerline{\tt http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html.}

\item{$\bullet$} Include a clear thesis statement at or near the
beginning. 

\item{$\bullet$} Support your major points with reasons, examples, or
evidence. 

\vfil


\rightline{\sevenrm January 31, 2000}
\centerline{\largerbold A writing assignment}
\bigskip
\centerline{\bf Due Monday, February 7, 2000}
\medskip
 
Please write a two page essay (using a standard font!) on a topic
connected with the privacy of medical records. The essay could be
expository, discussing some aspect of the issues, or it could be
argumentative, supporting a viewpoint. Give any references you use
(but give at least \underbar{two} references). This essay should be
your own work!

\medskip \noindent 

\noindent {\bf Background comments about this writing assignment}
\smallskip I've generally found writing even adequately to be
difficult. Here are some suggestions: \smallskip
%\parindent=2\parindent \item{$\bullet$} Check your spelling.

\item{$\bullet$} Write complete sentences.

\item{$\bullet$} Write sentences expressing ideas clearly and
completely. 

\item{$\bullet$} Proofread your own work and edit it. Ask a friend to
read your work and comment.

\item{$\bullet$} Buy a copy of {\sl The Elements of Style} by Strunk
and White, a very short book. Read it once a year. An early edition of
it is available on the web: look at

\centerline{\tt http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html.}

\item{$\bullet$} Include a clear thesis statement at or near the
beginning. 

\item{$\bullet$} Support your major points with reasons, examples, or
evidence. 

\eject\end


