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An article worth reading

Here's a good article to read, " For Poor, Leap to College Often Ends in a Hard Fall ," in The New York Times.   Why do you think I'm suggesting this?  Perhaps an analysis of the appeals present as well as how well it supports its claim.  It's also something to keep in mind when you feel you're being overwhelmed in class.   As I always say, "There's method to my madness!"  No I'm not being unreasonable, or intimidating, or displaying some kind of attitude.  Your best interests are always on my mind, even during vacation!

Working on revising your synthesis essay?

I'll be adding a few links here over winter break to aid you revise your synthesis essays as well as help you become more well-informed about responding to the synthesis question.  Here's the first: What is a Synthesis Essay ? - Bellevue College (this is a pdf file)   Another general website, an introduction, but possibly useful, if not now, in future synthesis essays:  Synthesis Information