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Journal Prompt

Topic: The importance of pursuing a doctoral degree

General purpose: Inform

Specific purpose: To inform the audience about the benefits of pursuing a doctoral degree in their preferred field of study.

Thesis: Majority of people think that pursuing a doctoral degree is a wastage of time and resources, however, pursuing a doctoral degree exposes a person to a wide pool of information and networks that help a person to acquire substantial knowledge and skills in their field of study.