Writing was my least favorite subject. I often struggled with writing out my thoughts or sharing it to others (maybe you can tell that I'm still having a hard time). By reading two articles about the importance of writing, I realized the significance of a good writing skill for my considered future career, which is to be a doctor.
I believe doctors will need to write well because doctors involve in clinical care, research, education, or health care leadership. This requires the ability to effectively use written narrative to communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge, opinions, and discuss matters of health and health care in ways to patients and others.
If so, what does a good writer's work composed of? After I searched on the Internet and read two articles ('Three Reasons' and 'The Importance of Writing'), I learned the following: good writing has a clearly defined purpose, it makes a definite point, it supports that point with specific information, the information is clearly connected and arranged, the words are appropriate, and the sentences are concise, emphatic, and correct.
The two articles I read also mentioned that if you obtain a reputation for good composing skills, chances are higher for you to be employed. Many people with strong writing skills has helped them no matter what position they occupy in their job or career. Understanding the importance encouraged me to work harder on improving my writing skills.
Nia, I ran across another article about the importance of writing specifically for physicians, but of course since I wanted an assignment that would fit the whole class, I didn't include that one for you all to read. It doesn't surprise me that you want to be a physician. You have the focus and dedication necessary for this profession, and your efforts and grades reflect this. My husband, a family practice physician, is an excellent writer and in fact has one book nearly ready for publication. He has articles he has written that have been publicized, and he also writes very good sermons. Our daughter, also a family practice physician, is an excellent writer as well. You will use your writing skills over and over again not only in your path to becoming a physician, but also in your work as a physician.
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