My analysis of the article “ Why Ebola is so dangerous” (0)

My analysis of the article “ Why Ebola is so dangerous ”
I chose this article because this theme is very current in our society, and many people are dying due to the disease called Ebola. The theme is very intriguing and I hope it interests people, because it definitely interests me. I think that this article makes people more aware of the disease and hopefully helps to put a stop to Ebola.
Ebola virus disease, or simply Ebola, is a disease of humans and other primates caused by ebolaviruses. Signs and symptoms typically start between two days and three weeks after contracting the virus, as a fever, sore throat, muscle pain and headaches. Then, vomiting, diarrhea and rash usually follow , along with decreased function of the liver and kidneys. At this time, generally, some people begin to bleed both internally and externally. Death, if it occurs, follows typically six to sixteen days after symptoms appear and is often due to low blood pressure from fluid loss.
The author of the article does not take sides. He is just describing the situation and does not give his own opinions . He quotes people who know more about Ebola and paraphrases their opinions. The aim of an article is to inform people of Ebola and make them think that it is not just a disease it is very dangerous disease because of how easily it spreads.
The article “Why Ebola is so dangerous” is very current right now because the disease is spreading all the time, and more and more people are dying due to it. There is no cure for the ones with Ebola. It is very important right now to talk to people about Ebola, what are it’s symptoms, and how it spreads. People have to be aware that it is very dangerous, deadly and easily spreading disease. Let’s hope that scientists will work out a vaccine that helps to treat the ones with Ebola.
The author used some expressions that I think are common to journalism. I have heard those expressions in news, read in newspapers and magazines For example, in some cases ; as more than ; although ; to avoid ; to get across ; in addition to; such as; including. These expressions are important because they make an article more understandable and easier to read. It gives colour to an article.
From the lecture “Organizing text” the author has used following expressions: as more than; which; through ; with; by; although; so far; as long as; such as; to avoid; in the way; in addition to; so. These words are in the text to diverse it and make it more understandable.
The structure of the article is divided with subtitles. Although, there are no introduction , main topic and conclusion , the article is clear and understandable.
I got a lot of new information about the disease while working on the analysis of this article. Now I know how to protect myself, my friends and family from Ebola.
Kaari Luik
Euroakadeemia 2014