Write a brief paper of 1-2 pages (500-600 words) on ONE of the five choices provided in the readings for week 4. View the rubric, Assignment Guidelines and the feedback on your first short paper before writing this.
Week 4 – When Breath Becomes Air (Part I) – intro video (19:16)(https://youtu.be/cHS2dqFlIPA)Readings, Videos & Podcasts:
‘Physician heal thyself’ (Ἰατρέ, θεράπευσον σεαυτόν) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physician,_heal_thyself
Gerada C (2016). Physician, heal thyself? (https://www.hippocraticpost.com/mental-health/physician-heal-thyself/) The Hippocratic Post. 24 March 2016.Allison, K. C. (2000). Kenosis. Gawande, Atul (2016). The independent self. Being Mortal. New York: Metropolitan Books, 2016. 11-24.Kalanithi, Paul (2016). Prologue & Part I: In Perfect Health I Begin. When Breath Becomes Air. Pages 3-115.
Short Papers
Topic is posted in the description of the assignment (weeks 2, 4, 6). Each is due by Saturday (midnight) of the week specified. Each is 10% of your final grade.
Specifications:
500-600 words (1-2 pages), single-spaced, 11 pt arial font
Double space between paragraphs
Header = “Short Paper # by [Your Name]”
Title – include a descriptive title at the top of the paper
Format = Word
Cite references within paper (at least 3)
List References on the last page (MLA style or APA — choose one and stick to it)
It would behoove you to take advantage of TurnItIn prior to submission to ensure you are properly acknowledging the writers of the works you reference. Use the TurnItIn report to edit your paper for a better grade and to prevent stealing another’s words. Go here for explanation and practice.
