Assignment Task: In this essay, students respond to the article "Is College Even Worth It? There's Every Reason for Doubt" by Tyler Curtis. Please click the link in Canvas or paste the URL into the browser. Please let me know if the link fails to work.
Reader Response Essay
Objective
Students read an article and respond to the content of the article. No research is permitted except for facts taken from the article. The essay is written for an audience who is not familiar with the content of the article. Students demonstrate comprehension and analysis.
The Task:
Read the article "Is College Even Worth It? There's Every Reason for Doubt" by Tyler Curtis.
In an essay written for a general reader, one who is unfamiliar with the article, respond to some of the content in Curtis' article. You can agree, disagree, or hold a middle ground position. You May not use outside research.
MLA formatting is required.
Organization
Summary:
Review the PowerPoint on summarization. Write a single-paragraph summary of Tyler Curtis' article "Is College Even Worth It? There's Every Reason for Doubt".
Thesis:
In a single paragraph, identify the focus of your discussion and define your perspective. Foreground your discussion points. Keep in mind that this is a brief essay; there is a limit to what can be covered. Don't feel obliged to cover all of the author's arguments.
Discussion:
Develop your discussion points. Be sure to provide a specific reference to the article by integrating quotations. Observe the rules regarding paragraph breaks.
Conclusion:
Provide a brief restatement of your major observations, effectively reiterating the content of your thesis.