Finding The Main Idea And Creating A Response

Finding The Main Idea And Creating A Response To It

Finding The Main Idea And Creating A Response To It

Assignment 2: Finding The Main Idea and Creating a Response to It Main ideas and thesis sentences are really two sides of the same coin. Writers create thesis sentences. Readers pick out the main idea from what they read, which is usually the thesis sentence of the writer. Locate one additional article related to one of this week’s case study topics, other than the one you used in Week 1 Discussion. Complete the Source Quality Rating Document found in the Week 1 Learning Resources.

Determine the main idea of the article. What is the author arguing? After you have determined the main idea of the article, craft your own thesis in response to the article's main idea. You may create a thesis statement which agrees with the article's main idea, or you may create a thesis statement which disagrees with the article's main idea. Once you have created your own thesis statement, develop a full sentence outline which supports your thesis.

Please see the sample Week 1 Assignment 2 document, located in the Week 1 Learning Resources. This document shows the required elements of this assignment. Be sure to provide attribution, using APA formatting, for any sources used. Create one document that includes: The thesis statement and outline you created Your completed Source Quality Rating document I HAVE CHOSEN CODE ETHICS CASE STUDY NEW DRUG NEW DOLLARS ALSO A SEPRATE ASSIGNMENT IS ALSO DUE Assignment 3: Case Study Selection By Day 7 Select one of the three case studies introduced in Week 1 to be the focus of your Final Project. The Final Project will be a persuasive essay that is 5 pages in length. Going forward, you will focus all of your attention on your chosen case study. Therefore, it is important to choose the one that interests you the most. Note: This Assignment is ungraded and you will not submit anything, but it is required, as it is necessary for you to begin working on your Final Project.

Paper For Above instruction

Analyzing an article's main idea and crafting a response are fundamental components of critical reading and writing. This process involves identifying the core argument the author presents, formulating a thesis that responds to that argument—either in agreement or disagreement—and supporting this thesis with a structured outline. In this assignment, I have selected an article related to the case study topic of code ethics and drug development, specifically focusing on the scenario titled "New Drug, New Dollars."

The first step was to locate a relevant article that expands or complements the discussion on ethical issues surrounding pharmaceutical innovations and the financial implications involved. After reading the article thoroughly, I identified its main idea: the author argues that rapid drug development often leads to ethical compromises, prioritizing profits over patient safety and ethical standards. The core claim emphasizes that the rush for market dominance can diminish the rigorousness of clinical trials, raise concerns about informed consent, and exacerbate conflicts of interest among stakeholders.

In response to this main idea, I crafted a thesis statement: "While innovation in drug development can yield significant benefits, ethical standards must be strictly maintained to prevent profit motives from overshadowing patient safety and integrity in clinical research." My thesis asserts that ethical vigilance is essential even amid the drive for profitability and rapid market entry.

To support this thesis, I developed a full sentence outline drawing from various scholarly sources:

  • Introduction: Introduce the importance of ethics in pharmaceutical innovation, preview the main argument against profit-driven compromises.
  • Historical overview: Brief history of ethical breaches in drug development, citing cases like thalidomide and Vioxx.
  • Current challenges: Discuss how competitive pressures and financial incentives influence ethical decision-making today.
  • Impact on patient safety: Explore examples where ethical lapses led to adverse health outcomes.
  • Regulatory framework: Analyze the effectiveness of existing laws and oversight, emphasizing areas needing improvement.
  • Proposed solutions: Suggest strategies such as increased transparency, stricter regulations, and ethical training for researchers.
  • Conclusion: Reinforce the necessity of upholding ethical standards to balance innovation and safety in pharmaceutical advancements.

This exercise underscores the importance of critical engagement with academic articles and articulating responses that contribute meaningfully to ongoing debates on ethical practices in healthcare and beyond. Proper attribution of sources using APA format ensures academic integrity and reinforces the credibility of the argument.

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