Why a two year college is more beneficial than jumping straight into a four year

To critically analyze one specific issue on the value of a college education or on how young adults are being educated and prepared for the work force;
2. To summarize one article selected, fully restating the author's point of view;
2. To review status quo (current state of affairs) surrounding the issue through research;
3. To identify the errors in thinking or the needed change in the status quo;
4. To use clear, logical prose to assert a specific argument for a change in policy;
5. To support that larger claim through logical constructions of supporting arguments, using the criteria learned;
6. To remember proper use of format and citation rules as well as proper grammar.
An Introduction with an articulated statement on the issue, creating context for the analysis.
An introduction that defines the social issue, the problem within that issue, the change that needs to occur, and finally, the asserted claim, which designates {points out} the need for change, evaluates a particular current practice, or advocates for a new policy/change that will fix the current problem. The introduction should be one paragraph in length and should assert the claim as the final sentence.
A Summation of one or two articles that demonstrate your understanding of current positions on the issue. You must select just one or two of the essays read/discussed from the first five weeks of course. See your syllabus.
A Fully developed Response/Reasons for Claim-- at least five paragraphs in length, with strong topic sentences that clarify your position on the issue, possibly including the following:
Statement of the issue or problem: Identification of the problem with description of the status quo and supporting source information that clarifies this.
Change Required: Indicate how the change asserted in the claim will make the situation better. For arguments that advocate change, note how the policy will be enacted. Who will make the change? What funding will be necessary? – For evaluative or designative arguments, indicate support for the criteria presented: information that supports the critique.
Benefits Achieved: What benefits will be achieved through the change? How can you support the need for such change?
A Summative Conclusion – One Paragraph in Length.
Bring the essay to a close by re-establishing the claim and looking to the future –
All sources used should be accredited and taken from authoritative sites. You may use any of the following:
NC Live or SIRS for recent publications
Your anthology, for the casebook essays
Any government or accredited website {like the ACLU}
Any previously published source associated with a legitimate press institution which does NOT include any personal blogs, homepages, or non-professional private institutions
You may not use:
Wikipedia, Google, About.com, or any other online site that allows for non-published and non-edited submission
Works of Reference such as dictionaries and encyclopedias: these will not count as one of your required five sources. If you do determine that you need to use a dictionary or specialized encyclopedia, use only hard copy published works, not online dictionaries or encyclopedia sites.
The article I am summarizing is Two years better than four by Liz Addison