Davenport 1
Esmeralda Davenport
Whitworth
Class: Annotated Bib
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Annotated Bibliography
Frank, Anita. “How to Survive in College.” Slate Magazine. June 6, 2010. Web.
Frank’s argument is that more than just academic knowledge is needed to survive in the college atmosphere. She cites statistics of the current drop-out rate for college freshmen and researches the contributing factors to this rate. She argues that a support system, experience living independently, and clear goals are all needed to help students succeed. Because Frank’s research is well-documented and comes from well-respected sources, her information is reliable. Also, Slate Magazine is a well-known, respected online publication, adding to her credibility. I will use this to support my final claim that many students are not prepared for college.
Gerald, Harriet. “The Never Ending Road.” College Composition and Communication. Vol
78.6 156-173. Print
Gerald’s argument is pursuing a college degree is a lifelong process, if done correctly. She references several philosophers’ theories on education. She argues too many students create an unrealistic timeline for their scholastic pursuits. Because Gerald holds multiple Phds, is knowledgeable of respected philosophers, and supplies her reader with various anecdotes, she is credible. Also, College Composition and Communication is a well-known, scholarly publication, adding to her credibility. I will use this to support my second claim that students must rethink the tradition of higher education.
Harrison, Frederick. “Success and Alienation: The Cultural Costs of Academia.” College
Composition and Communication. Vol 52.6 11-23. Print.
Harrison’s argument is that the price of assimilating into an academia is sacrificing social acceptance in other arenas, especially with family and friends outside of academia. He supports his argument with personal experiences and anecdotes from his college. He also includes a survey of 100 graduate students documenting how their social lives changed after pursuing a higher degree. Harrison has Ph.ds in both Sociology and in Rhetoric which gives him authority on the subject matter. The publication, College Composition and Communication is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal and is well-respected in the academic community. I will use this essay to support my first claim about the unknown consequences of college.
Zidler, Harry. “The Undying Love of Academia.” New York Times. October 17, 2017. Web.
Zidler’s argument is that Academia has become a unique culture of its own, but an unhealthy one. He cites examples of the abuse of tenure amongst several universities, as well as interviews Phd students on their attitudes towards their degree. He argues that there is a population of people who fetishize academic pursuits, making their work inaccessible to most people, thus creating useless material. Because Zidler’s argument includes a variety of sources it is more reputable. Also, The New York Times, although left-leaning, is a well-known, respected national publication, adding to his credibility. I might use this to support my final claim that many students are not prepared for college.