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Lauren Mason ENGL 1101H 10 October 2013 Revised Essay Outline Thesis: This essay will challenge Bentons critique of students by offering a different perspective on the data that he presents, specifically the statement that 45% of students fail to gain what he deems essential skills offered by academic institutions. I. Introduction A. Brief description of Bentons article B. Thesis II. Explanation of the problem in Bentons argument A. Bentons opinionated assertions about what students need B. Failure to reach logical conclusion of argument C. Logical conclusion 1. Material is irrelevant to students interests 2. Material is irrelevant to job market 3. Students simply learning different skillset 4. Academia should reevaluate approach III. Discussion of Bentons criticism of students based on increase in plagiarism A. Value of original work versus getting the job done B. Exemplification of using existing systems as opposed to creating them

Lyman Barner 2 IV. Academias view of undergraduate education versus the students view A. Four-year education is vital for job prospects (student view) 1. Community/technical/vocational schools taking over this role 2. Rebranding college B. Undergrad education begins intellectual pursuit, vocational skills are secondary (academic view) V. Conclusion