After watching a couple health-related documentaries, it’s time to read some current health articles that relate to the documentary topics.

Pick ONE of the following article links, read it, then create a new blog post analyzing the article, making sure you answer the list of questions.  Your goal is to reflect on the information in the article in at least 150 words.

LIST OF POSSIBLE ARTICLES (READ ONE): (Please make sure you include the link to this article in your blog post)

http://prescriptiondrugs.procon.org/

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/abuse-of-prescription-drugs#1

Viewpoint: Are Doctors to Blame for Prescription-Drug Abuse?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/03/16/prescription-drug-costs-up-tv-ads/99203878/

 

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/04/04/vaccine-mandates-at-work-legal-requirement.aspx

http://vaccines.procon.org/

http://vaccineimpact.com/

http://www.vaccines.news/2016-12-15-22-must-see-vaccine-documentaries.html

 

LIST OF QUESTIONS TO ANSWER AS YOU ANALYZE THE ONE ARTICLE YOU READ:

1. Summarize the main points of the article as well as their key supporting details. (What was the article stating?)
2. Analyze the author’s purpose with an explanation.  (Was the article meant to persuade, inform, entertain?)
3. Synthesize how you connect to this article and its message? If you don’t connect to it, who do you believe is the intended audience for the article?  Explain.
4. Evaluate the impact this article may have on the lives of those who read it? Has the article impacted you? Did it make you believe something? Do you agree with its info? Please explain.