Synthesizing Ideas in an Informational Text

Question 1

What is the purpose of reading the interview with Dr. Scott Dowell?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to learn about a disease-hunting career from a professional

Question 2

According to the interview, what is a danger involved with being an epidemiologist?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

being exposed to deadly viruses

Question 3

24/7 asks Dr. Dowell, “What have you learned about controlling disease?” What makes this a good interview question? Check all that apply.It can be answered quickly and easily.It moves the conversation forward.It requires Dowell to think deeply about his job before answering.It cannot be answered with “yes” or “no.”It ends the interview.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It moves the conversation forward.; It requires Dowell to think deeply about his job before answering.; It cannot be answered with “yes” or “no.”

Question 4

Explain whether a career in epidemiology would be a good choice for you. Use details from the interview and the supporting text in your response.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I would enjoy a career as an epidemiologist because I love science. I think it would be interesting to travel to countries around the world helping people. I would get great satisfaction out of preventing other people from getting sick.

Question 5

What did you include in your response? Check any that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an explanation of why it would be a good career; an explanation of why it would not be a good career; details about what is involved in the career

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