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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”
– Nelson Mandela

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Q Precis #2 Richard Rodriguez's "The Achievement of Desire" Format: Click here for Precis handout Directions: Onward and upward, as the gist of the 2nd précis is to capture the essence of Richard Rodriguez's argument in "The Achievement of Desire" chapter excerpt, and to detail it to the best of your abilities, all in a meager four sentences. You'll want to follow the 4-sentence précis format judiciously, then, as reviewed in class. Also, for those of you who get closer to the mark regarding the author's implied argument, the higher your score will be. For those of you missing the target, then, certainly, your scores will be lower. MLA: Please note that all typed assignments should be formatted in MLA style. If you're unsure what that is, you'll want to review the handout in the "MLA et al" folder where the rest of the course documents reside in Canvas. Submissions: If you desire feedback on your counterargument, please submit as a Word file. Otherwise, a PDF file will suffice. Any other file types are discouraged. Farewell: Anything on your mind? Regarding the above, I mean. Call or text me. Peace.

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