Your assignment for the Argument Synthesis is as follows:

Argument Synthesis

For this writing assignment:

1. Read the following selections and take notes on the main points and supporting details.

2. Consider the questions at the end of each selection to help you to build your argument. Examples of an Argument Synthesis is found in the What It Takes book beginning on pg 70, with guidelines (80) and a model Argument Synthesis (103-).

- “Is College Worth the Money? Answers from Six New Graduates” by Liz Dwyer (121)
- “Is College Worth the Money?” by Stephen Emerson (119)
- “Plan B: Skip College” by Jacques Steinberg (116)
- “Is College Worth the Money?” by Daniel Cheever (113)
- “How to Get a Real Education” by Scott Adams (98).

After reading the selections above you will consider answering the question, "Is College Worth the Money?" You will try to convince a future student to PCC that college is worth the money invested, or that it is not worth the money invested. Be sure to support your ideas with sound evidence from the authors.

In this assignment, you will submit your Thesis statement and outline (plan) for your Argument Synthesis. Follow the Notes on Argument link and be sure to complete Steps 1-3. for the Thesis Statement.

Then, complete Step 4 for the outline.

Also, you may want to consider the questions at the end of each selection to help you to build your argument. Examples of an Argument Synthesis is found in the What It Takes book beginning on pg 70, with guidelines (80) and a model Argument Synthesis (103-).

	Criado por G Morgan's Classes mais de 9 anos atrás

Here are the essays to consider for your Argument Synthesis, and the process to write one.