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Is Education Worth It?
Find TWO quotes from the reading that support Bryan Caplan’s argument against education
Quote Example
(make sure you introduce it in context)
In asking a judge for permission to retrieve their
son’s sperm his parents said, “we are desperate for
a small piece of Peter that might live on” (1).
Interpretation
(What is the author Really saying?)
One sentence interpretation of the quote
In essence, the parents are so upset at the loss of
their son, they are looking to somehow fill that
void by finding a way to create his child.
My Response
(Thoughts, reactions, or comments about the quote. How does it connect to your argument?)
This is usually two-three sentences long. Repeat necessary words from the quote so it is clearly
connected to your response, but this should be the beginning of your analysis.
This desperation by the parents demonstrates that they are not in the correct frame of mind to make this
kind of monumental decision. While the decision must be made quickly for medical reasons, this is
exactly the kind of decision that should not be made quickly. There needs to be time for emotions to
die down and rational thought to take over. What will this be like for the child?
Quote One
(make sure you introduce it in context)
Interpretation/Summary
(What is the author Really saying?)
One sentence interpretation of the quote
My Response
(Thoughts, reactions, or comments about the quote. How does it connect to your argument?
This is usually two-three sentences long. Repeat necessary words from the quote so it is clearly
connected to your response, but this should be the beginning of your analysis.)
Quote Two
(make sure you introduce it in context)
Interpretation/Summary
(What is the author Really saying?)
One sentence interpretation of the quote
My Response
(Thoughts, reactions, or comments about the quote. How does it connect to your argument?
This is usually two-three sentences long. Repeat necessary words from the quote so it is clearly
connected to your response, but this should be the beginning of your analysis.)