Writing

  respond to the article “Is College Even Worth It? There’s Every Reason for Doubt” by Tyler Curtis. 

In this essay, students respond to the article “Is College Even Worth It? There’s Every Reason for Doubt” by Tyler Curtis.

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Reader Response Essay

(15 points, 750 words)

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.

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https://fee.org/articles/yes-college-is-a-scam/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw-

Cv6pe4hgMV3DIIBR1dzQJ0EAAYASAAEgKZdfD_BwE

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. If you do, the essay shall earn a grade of D at 65%. Respond from

your own perspective and experience. You must integrate some quotation from the text of the

article. Do not simply repeat the content of the article. Doing so will result in a D at 65%

ou may write using the first person (I) but may not use the second person (you). MLA

formatting is required. If you submit an essay written in APA or any other format, the essay

shall receive a grade of D at 65%.

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.

Works Cited