Addiction is a really serious problem in the United States right now. According to the CDC, over 100,000 people die every year from drug overdoses. Even with therapy, rehab programs, and different medications, a lot of people still struggle with relapse. Because of this, researchers are always trying to find better ways to treat addiction. […]

1. Is each question of appropriate “size”? Yes – your research questions are a good size overall. They are specific enough that each question could be its own body paragraph, yet broad enough to include research, examples, and analysis of the images. None of them feels too small or like they could be answered in […]

For this assignment, my reading process was a little different than what I usually do. At first, the article was kind of hard to get through because it had a lot of scientific information about how addiction affects the brain. I had to slow down and reread some parts, especially the ones about dopamine and […]

Describe the image(s) used: It shows a contract between a lobbying company and Equatorial Guinea It looks like an official document with a lot of text There are lines pointing to parts of the contract to explain it What seems to be the purpose of the annotation? It’s mostly informational but also kind of argumentative […]

I want to focus on these images about premature birth and how babies develop at different stages. The images I chose compare micro-preemies, preemies, and full-term babies. You can clearly see the differences in their size, development, and the amount of medical support they need, especially with the micro preemie being connected to more equipment. […]

1. Structure and Assignment Guidelines -Your essay is organized so it’s easy to follow. It begins with an introduction to addiction and presents the article “In Search of a Fix” by Dhruv Khullar. Then it moves into a summary of the article, including Mary’s Story and how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic might help reduce cravings. […]

Addiction is one of the most serious health crises in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site, over 100,000 people have died each year from drug overdoses (CDC). Even with people trying therapy, rehabilitation programs, and even medication treatments, the relapse rates still remain high. Still to this day, […]

 

When I first wrote my essay, I focused on telling my entire story from beginning to end. After receiving feedback from my peer, my writing was clear and organized, and it was hard for my peer to give me good feedback. So I decided to focus on my feedback from Professor Pappas, who mentioned that […]

“That Part Never Came” The room was dark. All I could see was the glow from the ultrasound screen. I remember staring at the ceiling tiles, trying to count them so I wouldn’t overthink the silences. The gel felt cold against my skin. The ultrasound technician kept measuring, clicking, and adjusting the wand, pressing against […]