Liz Addison Two Years Are Better Than Four Summary

Many students show an interest in a college education, but are faced with the burden of cost. Some students may have an idea of what they are interested in before applying for college, while others may have not decided. Community college offers a time for students to grow with higher education and learn what their interests may be. The title of my analysis article is “Two Years Are Better Than Four” by Liz Addison, published September 26th, 2007. A title can give the reader an idea on what they are reading about. The title of Liz’s article is vague and leaves wonder on what she is talking about. By the title alone I don’t know what subject she is writing about. Using a title that has a vague subject may turn away readers, as they are unsure
Liz’s claim is that community college is great for students, of any age, who are looking to begin their higher education process. Her claim is strong and I understand what she means from personal experience. I began my higher education in a community college and found what my interests were. This helped me further my education to a university where I could focus on a specific subject. The introduction to an article should give the reader an overview of what the subject is about. Liz’s introduction starts off with a negative assumption from a person named Rick Perlstein that higher education has lost its spark. His statement seems to be geared towards a college atmosphere instead of the education provided. This introduction got my interest because I wanted to know why that statement was made. An assumption is a statement that is accepted as truth. In Liz’s article, Mr. Perlstein assumes that higher education American used to understand is coming to an end. By assuming this it can ruin the main subject of the article. This assumption was made at the beginning of the article and by doing so can give a reader the mindset that higher education is not worth