Part I: Introduction
Briefly provide necessary context. What is The Devil's Highway? Who wrote this book and what is it about?
Explain one or two key principles that are important to your field related to The Devil's Highway.
Main Claim: Make a claim that argues for the relevance of the profession and/or its principle or principles to the US/Mexico border.
Part II: Body
Think about how the professional principles and practices you've identified relate to aspects of The Devil's Highway.
Break your analysis down into four-six key points (subclaims/body paragraphs) that support the main claim.
For each, begin with a subclaim.
Example: From a medical perspective, the need for water emerges as a key issue on the US/Mexico border.
For Evidence
Identify at least one passage or element from the book that you will analyze.
Refer to your own experience or knowledge, if relevant.
Conduct additional research so that you are using at least three credible outside sources in the whole essay.
For Explanation
Explain the passage or other evidence as it relates to the point being made in the body paragraph.
Remember to begin and end paragraphs with your own thoughts and words, not quotations or paraphrases.
Relate body paragraphs back to the main claim to keep the reader focused on your primary point.
Part III: Conclusion
Sample Solution