Discuss the issue, describe viable (and possibly competing) options to resolve it, and then convince the reader why one of those options (or one you come up with completely on your own) is the optimum choice.

I want to argue that the ACA was a good thing for America.

Instructions from syllabus below

Persuasive Paper

Each student will be expected to complete and submit a persuasive paper of 10 to 12 pages (not counting cover page, bibliography, etc.) in length on a topic and issue of his or her choosing related to some aspect of health care law. Selection of the topic and issue is due Week #2 and a rough draft should be submitted by Week #5. Do not make this aspect of the paper more difficult than it has to be. You can easily find items of current interest in a brief internet search or pulling up one of the many media websites. I can also suggest other places to get some ideas.

A word of advice: Before submitting either the rough draft or the final version of your paper, you should be sure to check spelling and grammar. MS Word has an integrated tool that is quite useful for this purpose. You are also encouraged to have somebody else read both versions of your paper in advance of turning it in. Clear written communication is imperative in the business world – and health care is no exception. Therefore, I am just as interested in your writing style, organization, and persuasiveness as I am in the topic and issue you choose. Your objective should be to present and discuss the issue, describe viable (and possibly competing) options to resolve it, and then convince the reader why one of those options (or one you come up with completely on your own) is the optimum choice.

Paper Presentation

Each student will have the opportunity to present the class and instructor with an overview and highlights of his or her persuasive paper. The presentation should be in PowerPoint format. A hard copy of the slide deck should be given to the instructor at least one day prior to the presentation. Presentations should be no longer than about 20 minutes in length (or we will never get through them all). Practice at least once ahead of time to gauge whether you will exceed the allotted time. The presentation and slides (formatting, language, etc.) should be of a professional nature. Plus, you should be prepared to answer questions from the instructor and other students. (Won’t that be fun?

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