For Blog #13, I decided to read chapter three, “The Art of Quoting.” While reading through some of my revisions, I noticed that I was struggling to set up my quote sandwich in the best way possible so I decided to have a refresher course on it. In my introduction paragraph, I did not introduce my quote from the American Public Health Association. In chapter three, I learned that I need to make sure my quote is worth sharing and by explaining who says it will give it more credibility for sharing.
Before: “While doing research, I discovered the major of public health, and after that I was sold. I found a major that combines science and humanities perfectly. “Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play (APHA).” This interdisciplinary major allows students to learn how to conduct research, create laws regarding health, and educate the public on how to prevent diseases.”
After: While doing research, I discovered the major of public health, and after that I was sold. I found a major that combines science and humanities perfectly. A great resource for public health information is the American Public Health Association’s website. The American Public Health Association speaks out for different issues and policies with the use of scientific arguments. The organization describes a career in public health as someone who, “promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.” It is different from other careers and majors because it is the prevention of diseases rather than the treatment. This interdisciplinary major allows students to learn how to conduct research, create laws regarding health, and educate the public on how to prevent diseases.
When you take time to explain (as in your second revision) your logic becomes much more clear! Nice work!