Life: The Book & American History

1. Describe how Americans pay for health care and the government's role in this process.

Americans pay for health care through their job or out of their own pocket. However, 46 million Americans can not pay for it at all, so they don't have health care. So, everyone has to pay for their health care in some manner, but a large part of America can't. One of the government's solution is Medicare, which is for the elderly. Also, if you're in the military you receive nearly free health care. Health care is a major issue in the US, and the government needs to step up to solve this problem

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_the_United_States

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1. Using a specific example, describe what makes a compelling character in narrative nonfiction or literary journalism.

A compelling character need to have goals. An example of this is James Wilkes Booth in Manhunt. His goal is obvious; assassinate the president and get away with it, but it's compelling. Some other compelling traits are:

-Somewhat relate able to reader

-Has a good background

-Has a conflict

2. Using a specific example, describe what makes an interesting plot in narrative nonfiction or literary journalism.

In all the science-based articles we read in the New Yorker, they start off with a conflict. They continue with this conflict throughout the article and introduce new characters, new views & an opposition, etc. This is compelling writing to me. The many views and characters also helps me think of questions and gives me different opinions.

3. What specific steps do authors take to write non-jargon-based scientific writing?

Well first of all, they need to do a lot of research on their topic and need to fully understand it before they can simplify it. What I've noticed they do is write the original jargon first, and then explain it in layman's terms. This helps you easily understand it, while still knowing the original name/definition.

4. What specific steps do authors take to encourage their readers to connect with their stories?

They write a lot about the background. This helps you get a better understanding with their topic/character. This definitely encourages readers to be more engaged with what they're reading.