Argument Essay Structure
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
What is the Introduction?
Your earning potential is ___________ by obtaining a college degree
What is increased?
Two main arguments for NOT going to college?
List at least two:
- College is expensive/debt
- Many careers are available without a degree
- Difficult to get in
Mira Costa and Palomar are examples of
What is a community college?
Charitable
To help someone or something
When you counter the opposing argument in an essay
What is Rebuttal?
Benefits for attending college
- Job Opportunities
- Higher salary
- Connections or networking
- Representing your communities or families
Many politicians advocate for the relief of this for many Americans
What is Student Loan debt?
This type of school is one for specific skills
What is a trade school?
Time consuming
A process that takes time
Something that should be present in EACH body paragraph
What is Evidence or Quotes
On average, this degree takes 5-6 years to complete.
What is a Masters?
Loss of opportunity to move up in the workplace, less networking opportunities, possible pay stagnation, less personal growth and development
What are some risks associated with no college degree?
A gist is typically made up of
What is Who, what, when, where, why and how
A student who is still working on their degree
Undergraduate
Restate your thesis and main points
What is a conclusion?
Teacher, Business manager, and Economist all require at least this degree.
What is a bachelors?
List at least two careers that do NOT require a college degree
Name at least two:
- minimum wage employment
- entrepreneurship
- a trade school or apprenticeship (welding, construction, cosmetology, barber, artist, plumber, etc)
To graduated from high school and be college you must complete ________ credits
220
To doubt something
Skepticism
Key components of a body paragraph in an argumentative essay
What is a topic sentence, context, evidence, explanation, and conclusion?
One way to save money on your degree, and have more options for University is to...
What is community college?
Scholarships can help students pay for college.
In an essay on why college is NOT worth it, what does this statement do?
What is a counterargument?
What school did Mr. McClure go to?
Arizona State
Affiliations
To be connected to something or someone