Albert Einstein
Paper instructions:
1.- You are required to state an opinion regarding the cost of higher education. Please keep in mind that an opinion piece of writing requires the writer to
express a clear point of view. Use the Internet to research on the cost of higher education and respond to the following, appropriately citing the sources used in your
response:
*Is the cost of attending college too high? Support you opinion with three to four reasons.
2.- The concept of audience is often overlooked by students when writing in an academic setting. However, knowing your reader is an essential part of creating an
authoritative essay. Have you even considered what impact does the concept of audience have on writing..
*How does the audience influence the structure, tone, word choice, and content of an essay?
*Consider the audience in a classroom setting. What assumptions might you make regarding your audience?
3.- Using your revision and editing skills, do the following to complete this assignment:
*Topic
Discuss the purpose of education
Explain your topic in 3–5 sentences to a group of fourth graders.
Explain the same topic in 3–5 sentences to your co-workers.
In 3–5 sentences, list the differences in these two pieces of writing. Make sure to describe all of the assumptions and adjustments you have made.
4.- Education means something different to everyone. We each have our own ideas about what we need to learn and how we intend to apply this knowledge.
*Quotation
“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” Albert Einstein
Paraphrase the quotation.
Define what you think the author meant by the quote.
Discuss whether or not you agree with the author’s opinion. Justify your position.
5.- Use appropriate language to respond to the following:
“Should schools embrace computers and technology? How does an increasing dependence on technology impact the operation of the classroom? Does more technology help
or hinder learning?” Discuss your perspective and provide outside support for your opinion.
