Joe Hicks CAP Project Spring 2014

Problem Definition Assignment/Class: Problem Definition for English 7790-Public Interest Writing Skills and knowledge displayed: This assignment allowed me to identify and provide a description of an influential issue. I explained the history and circumstances surrounding this issue. I presented a persuasive argument with strategies and benefits. Reading List: American graduation initiative. (2009). Retrieved fromhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Excerpts-of-the-Presidents-remarks-inWarren-Michigan-and-fact-sheet-on-the-American-Graduation-Initiative/ Lewin, T. (2013, January 24). To raise graduation rate, colleges are urged to help a changing student body. New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com 2-year colleges oppose raising admission standards. (1996, Jan 07). Sun Sentinel, pp. 0-20.A. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.library.csn.edu/login? url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/388560375?accountid=27953

Constraints: 750-1000 words Technologies: I used Microsoft Word, the internet, and electronic databases for this assignment.