Education

EDS/SOC 126 M. Jones

ANALYTIC ESSAY

100 POINTS

Due on TritonEd via Turnitin Monday, March 19th by 11:59pm

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Write a 5-6 page, double-spaced paper with 1-inch margins in response to the prompt below. You must

use five readings from weeks 7-9. You may use other course readings but you must use five from weeks 7-

9. Do not use outside readings or sources. Include a Works Cited page.

The essay is analytic which means your primary objective is to take a stand or a position, and make an argument

or make a case for your position.

You must support your argument with information from the readings and lecture. When using quotes from

readings, never assume the reader knows why you are using the quote. Always explain what the quote means

and how it relates to your argument. Provide examples where appropriate to support your argument. You may

also use your own personal experiences, investigative assignments, and videos shown in class to support your

argument.

Strong essays are those that: 1) present a clear position or claim, 2) integrate information from the readings and

lecture to support the position, 3) provide concrete examples to support the position

Be sure to proofread your essay. Please go to OASIS if you need help with your writing.

Prompt for Analytic Essay:

Since the publication of the report A Nation at Risk by the federal government in 1983, the field of education,

and schools in particular, have undergone major reforms. One of the criticisms of high schools included in the

report was that high schools were not fulfilling the promise of offering students excellent (high standards and

expectations) and equitable (high standards and expectations for all students) education.

Discuss some of the problems and issues with high schools that resulted after A Nation at Risk report, including

why those problems might interfere with student success in school. Then, discuss how high schools can do a

better job of providing excellent and equitable education to all students. Be sure to include one or two examples

of innovative high schools. Describe the features or components of the school or schools and how those features

provide excellent and equitable schooling for all students.