### Summary Report: Analytical Essay Writing and Research Methodology
#### Title:
“Transitioning from Expository to Analytical Writing: Disease Analysis and Research Methodology”
#### Attendance:
– Number of students mentioned absent: 0 (Attendance not explicitly mentioned)
#### Topics Covered:
– **Introduction to Analytical Writing:**
– Distinction between expository and analytical essays.
– Definition and discussion of “analysis” in both English and Russian contexts.
– Importance of personal analysis and opinion supported by facts.
– **Essay Structure:**
– Similarity in structure between expository and analytical essays (introduction, background, body paragraphs, conclusion).
– **Essay Topic Assignment:**
– Students tasked with determining dangerous diseases in assigned countries.
– Discussion on the nature of diseases (epidemic/pandemic, contagious).
– **Research Guidelines:**
– Rules for disease selection (exclusion of COVID-19, must be epidemic/pandemic, must be contagious).
– Use of credible sources and medical articles in research.
– **Disease Analysis:**
– Preliminary research on diseases, including cause, spread, symptoms, cure/treatment, and societal effects.
– Discussion on the societal impact of diseases like malaria and cholera.
#### Actionable Items:
– **Understanding of Analytical Writing:**
– Students need to grasp the concept of forming and supporting their own conclusions.
– **Research Proficiency:**
– Students must improve their ability to find and interpret credible sources, including medical studies.
– **Scientific Method and Credible Sources:**
– Future lessons will cover the scientific method and the identification of credible sources for research purposes.
#### Homework:
– **Short-Term Assignment (Due Friday):**
– Find a celebrity biography of no more than 250 words from any credible source and submit it on eCourse. This will be used for a paraphrasing exercise.
– **Long-Term Assignment (Due Next Wednesday):**
– Complete an information chart answering five key questions about two diseases relevant to the assigned country. Research must be supported by credible sources. A template will be provided on eCourse.