Provide an overview of what your paper is about, including a thesis statement. What background information is necessary to understand your thesis?

Description of Topic
In your explanation, select and describe a domain of informatics of your choosing (e.g., education, medicine, biology, sports, etc.). Your explanation should also include a thesis statement (e.g., “I chose to focus on the domain of health informatics because of X…”). In your engagement, describe and discuss the people, information, and technology that are relevant to this domain. In your reflection, explain how informatics can help us to better understand and/or solve problems in this domain.

Short Paper [10pts]
Due: See schedule in syllabus for specific date/time (submitted on learn.dcollege.net)
Length: 2 pages (DOUBLE-spaced, font size 10-12)
Requirements: At least 1 reference cited in-line and listed in a reference/works cited section in either APA or MLA format.

The short paper should be no longer than two pages (not including references or the academic honesty statement). Your paper should have three sections:

Explanation
Provide an overview of what your paper is about, including a thesis statement. What background information is necessary to understand your thesis?

Engagement
State your argument. What evidence do you have to support your thesis?

Reflection
Consider the impact of your argument. Why is your argument important?