Your task is to write a 500-600-word essay to discuss and analyze the implications of using hearing aids to solve the problem of hearing defects in lives. In your essay you should:
Describe the problem of hearing defects.
Describe the ways in which science is applied and used to solve the problem of hearing defects. (hearing aids)
Discuss and analyze the advantages of using (hearing aids) to solve the problem of hearing defects, interacting with a factor (social/ economical)
Discuss and analyze the disadvantages of using (hearing aids) to solve the problem of hearing defects, interacting with a factor (social/ economical)
Support your opinions mentioned in the essay. (Provide evidence and don’t forget in-text citation).
Articles:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373077
https://www.hear-it.org/Advantages-of-a-hearing-aid
https://nulifehearing.com/blog/hearing-aids-side-effects
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing-aids
Essay Format/ Guidelines
The essay should be between 500-600 words in length.
The font style should be Times New Roman, and the font size should be 12.
Paraphrase your information using your own words.
Place images, diagrams, charts or graphs as to support your essay. Make sure to cite them.
Use at least one book, one magazine or newspaper article, and one acknowledged resource by a proper bibliography.
Keep in mind that your essay will be assessed according to criteria D. The Task Specific Rubrics are attached.
The structure of an essay is shown below.
Title page
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
References
Introduction (first paragraph)
Should be general and includes definition of the problem (Hearing Defects)
Body
The body should include three paragraphs:
Explanation of the solution (Hearing aids)
Advantages of the solution interacting with a factor
Disadvantages of the solution interacting with a factor
Conclusion
Summarize the main points and give your opinion. (Is it a good solution? What can we do about the disadvantages?)
References
The references include any information cited in the paper (MLA)
References should be listed on a separate page at the back of the research paper. The information referenced is placed between quotations marks, followed by its author and the number found on the reference page.
**The essay will be submitted on Turn-it in, 18% is the allowed percentage of plagiarism.
Structure Checklist:
Organization of each paragraph:
Is the idea clear, brief and to the point?
Does each paragraph present a new idea?
Does each paragraph have a topic sentence?
Does each paragraph have sufficient details and examples?
Does each sentence in the paragraph fit with those before and after?
Are appropriate linking words used?
Is all the information given related to each other and to the topic?
Is the conclusion satisfactory?
Are opinions supported adequately?
Writing style:
Is the word choice understandable and scientific?
Are synonyms used instead of repeating same words or phrases.
