Prompt:

What is the goal of education? How successful is America's educational system at achieving that goal for all of this nation's children? Examine these questions through two in-class texts and one outside source.
Assignment Requirements:

1. You must have a clearly defined main point (thesis). The purpose of the paper is not to tell a story. Rather, use the readings and your analysis to prove a point or argue an idea.

2. For this paper you must examine the ideas of two readings from this unit and one outside source.

a. In-class readings: The authors all write about the education in some manner. You will choose two writers who help you address your thesis.

b. Outside source: A source not discussed in class that portrays or examines education. Consider consulting:

i. the media (movies, television, advertisements, etc.).
ii. magazines or newspaper articles
iii. appropriate internet sites
iv. journals (available through the library's website)

3. You must include a minimum of six quotes from your sources, but make sure these references are relevant to your essay. Be sure to give distinctive details, descriptions, explanations, etc.

4. You must write about an issue, an idea, and not primarily about your personal experiences.

a. You may draw on personal knowledge to exemplify a point-indeed, that can be wonderful and effective--, but your personal story should not take up the bulk of your essay.

5. Your paper should be five to eight pages typed, double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font and have one inch margins all the way around. Your essay must also have an original title.

6. You must use MLA format/conventions for in- text citations and work cited page.

7. All final drafts of essays must be submitted onto turnitin.com by the due date. A printed copy of the essay must also be given to the instructor in class on the day due.