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Paola Adriana Flores Gutierez

Oscar Martinez

English 1301-110

14 September 2023

Genre Analysis on a Health Study

The Laredo TAMIU College of Nursing and Health Sciences is home to many

healthcare-related graduate programs that strongly emphasize community engagement and

service. The community often performs clinical training and research to prepare future nursing

and health science majors. These trials and research studies use participants from different

majors at TAMIU College for various results. Thus, to find participants, in August 2023, the

community created flyers to spread the word about their mental health study. The study

displayed is about performing research and evidence-based practices on students ages 18–35

with psychological problems. Through the flyer, they could show the necessary details and create

an eye-catching aesthetic for students interested in finding effective coping strategies and

improving mental health overall. The Laredo TAMIU College of Nursing and Health Sciences

uses the flyer genre because it can present small amounts of information without being

overwhelming, the title draws people in, and the additional contact information gives people an

uncomplicated way to sign up.

The TAMIU College of Nursing and Health Sciences, also known as TAMIU CNHS,

organized their text in the flyer in a brief, easily readable way. In most cases, flyers provide a

tiny bit of information that leaves the reader wanting to know more about what's being displayed.

The flyer provides enough information for people interested to know what the study is about and

leaves them wanting to learn more. For instance, the text states, "The TAMIU-Community
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Mental Health Project is recruiting students, ages 18–35, to participate in an evidence-based

study aimed at effective coping and improving mental health." This quote from the TAMIU

CNHS demonstrates that the study mainly involves students aged 18–35 in their research about

mental health. From this quote, people reading the flyer will get some information that might

attract them to want to learn more or even sign up. Not only is the short text on the flyer

effective, but the title also allows people to learn about the study.

The flyer's title draws people in and lets them know what it is trying to convey. It serves

as the front door to knowledge, inviting readers to step inside and discover more. The bold letters

reading, “College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Community Mental Health Project,” stands

out against its maroon background, making it eye-catching. Based on the title, people can see

that the College of Nursing and Health Sciences is hosting the presented mental health study. In

addition, the title includes the text Mental Health Project to target students who are naturally

drawn to the subject matter – psychology enthusiasts, future medical professionals, and those

deeply invested in the overall well-being of individuals and communities. By including the

studies name in the title, CNHS has increased its chances of captivating the interest of

individuals curious in this subject. The title successfully conveys the CNHS and core focus,

while also reaching out to those who are inherently curious about the subject matter. Moreover,

the title enhances the flyer's visual appeal, making it eye-catching, and it also extends its reach

by providing additional information that appeals to individuals of all age groups.

The community can take advantage of putting additional contact information on the flyer

to direct people of all ages to more details and an easy way to sign up for the study. For instance,

the text on the flyer reads, "Sign up here (QR CODE) For more information: Angelica

Michelangeli, 956.326.2454, amichelangeli@tamiu.edu." The quoted evidence supports that the

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provided contact information for Angelica Michelangeli, in addition to the QR code, lets students

contact someone one-on-one for more specific details they might have yet to find on the flyer or

the QR code provided. This ensures that anyone interested in participating has several ways to

get more information they might need to decide about their involvement in the study. Adding

additional contact information and new technology shows that the TAMIU CNHS makes it easy

for everyone to join, adjusting varied information and sign-up preferences.

In summary, the TAMIU College of Nursing and Health Sciences is committed to

community engagement and service through its research initiatives. Laredo's TAMIU College of

Nursing and Health Sciences utilizes flyers due to their ability to convey concise information,

draw attention with the title, and provide a straightforward sign-up process through included

contact details. The well-organized flyer has made it easy for students at TAMIU to learn about

the mental health study and participate. Its succinct text effectively engage potential participants

while leaving them curious to learn more. The flyer's title acts as an inviting gateway, effectively

conveying its purpose and engaging a diverse audience, particularly those interested in mental

health-related fields. Its bold, attention-grabbing design stands out, making it eye-catching, and

the inclusion of the study's name increases its appeal to those curious about the subject matter.

The inclusion of additional contact information, such as Angelica Michelangeli's phone number

and email address, along with a QR code for easy sign-up, ensures that individuals of all ages

have multiple avenues to access specific details about the study and make informed decisions

about participation. This approach reflects TAMIU CNHS's dedication to promoting mental

well-being and inclusivity within the community.

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Works Cited

Texas A&M International University, “College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Community

Mental Health Project,” August 2023.

Questions:

1. Is my thesis good and easily readable?

2. Does my essay go back to the prompt?

3. Does the essay flow together smoothly or would the audience have a hard time reading

it?