College education

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Write a well developed essay using specific examples to support your assertions. Be sure to allow time to proofread. Length -- two to four full pages.

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Your last name Your first name Diagnostic Essay 11539

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1) Write an argumentative paper explaining why obtaining a college education is

important in today’s modern society. Include examples from your own life in

support of your assertions.

2) Does school prepare one for “real” life? Can you think of any personal examples

to support your answer? What specific tools does one need to survive in life? In

other words, is school necessary or is it a luxury?

3) Discuss the view you have of yourself as a writer. What types of writing do you

perform in your daily (work?) life? Your school life? What are your strengths

and/or weaknesses? How might this composition course help you improve? What

are your expectations for the course?

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