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ENC 1101 Argument Essay Discussion Board Instructions Read “Why Prisons Don’t Work” on page 150 of The Bedford Guide for College Writers, and respond to the following prompt: Write an argument essay in which you take a stand for or against the assertion that prisons exist so that “politicians can sell the illusion that permanently exiling people to prison will make society safe” (Rideau 150). You should write a well-designed and logical argument in which you take a stand based on this essay and your own scholarly research. For example, you may take the position that prisons do keep society safe, or you may take the position that prisons do not keep society safe. Remember that an effective argument recognizes all sides of an issue. Therefore, your essay should first support your assertion (in the first two body paragraphs). Then, in the last body paragraph, before your conclusion, you should recognize this opposition and either (1) concede the argument or (2) offer a counterpoint. Because this discussion board counts as the argument essay, you must include at least two scholarly sources from SFFC’s (south Florida state college) databases. You may also reference Rideau’s essay in our course textbook. Be sure to use parenthetical citations for any references to your sources. At the bottom of your post, you should include a works cited list of your sources. Be sure to use MLA formatting for this. Once you have written your argument post, write a well-crafted, thoughtful, and detailed response to the post of at least one other student. This assignment requires that your original post be at least 500 words long; this usually puts your post in the average grade range (C). Posts that are more detailed and use extensive research (and, therefore, perhaps longer) may earn higher grades. However, do not assume that simply writing more words improve your post score; the content of the post will be considered as well. Finally, because this is a formal writing assignment, you should use your best writing. Points will be deducted for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citation errors; however, because this is a post, these errors cannot be marked. There is a student sample of an argument paper in the content area of Brightspace. This sample will help you understand the formatting for an argument essay. Student sample Argument Discussion Board Student Sample Ronnie Drivers ENC 1101 November 6, 2019 Argument Discussion Board The topic of undocumented immigrants making their homes in the United States is a sensitive topic and has been for quite some time. Some people assert that undocumented immigrants should not be eligible for federal financial aid. Others suggest that these individuals

should be eligible because they have no control over their situations. Undocumented immigrants should be eligible for federal financial aid because they have no choice but to come to the United States, and they will not experience upward financial mobility without an education. Unfortunately, some undocumented immigrants do not have a choice to come to the United States. In his essay titled: “Our Fear of Immigrants,” Jeremy Adam Smith illustrates this point by telling a story about a young man who came to the United States on a tourist visa (750). This young man and his parents eventually had to return to their home country of Mexico. Moreover, a student who currently attends South Florida State College came to the United States on a boat at only five years of age. In various cities such as Murrieta, California, there have been many protest signs that demand undocumented immigrants return to their home countries (Smith 751). These undocumented individuals should be eligible for federal financial aid because they have no control over their situations. These same individuals could meet the necessary requirements and still be denied. In addition, their grades could exceed expectations. However, since these individuals cannot support themselves, they do not have the opportunity for educational development. Undocumented immigrants are at a disadvantage because they have limited or no control over their situations. Nevertheless, undocumented immigrants are less likely to experience vertical financial mobility due to being ineligible for federal aid. Katherine Conway, author of the article: “Educational Aspirations in an Urban Community College” suggests that parents of undocumented immigrants will do anything and everything to ensure that their children are successful in their educational endeavors (par. 7). Both parents and children have been asked in research studies if education is vital to success, and their responses have affirmed the need for a degree (par. 7). Research studies show college graduates earn significantly more money than high school graduates (Conway par. 8). However, these undocumented immigrants are not able to experience upward financial mobility because of their ineligibility for federal aid. Many of these immigrants end up working on farms for the majority of their lifetimes. Furthermore, these individuals do not experience the thrill of receiving their degrees. Without federal financial aid, undocumented immigrants cannot move up the social or economic ladders. Some oppose the cultural differences in the United States. Robert A. Rhoads and Sylvia Solórzano, authors of the article: “Multiculturalism in a community college” states multiculturalism “is a means to achieve greater equality” (par. 5). Institutions that offer diversity courses assume the more exposure students have to different cultures, the more tolerance they will have for individuals from different cultures (Rhoads and Solorzano par. 5). Many people do not know how to accept or understand others from different cultures. In addition, people who think along conservative perspectives do not want to see institutions turn to more liberal perspectives. Although people have a right to feel different ways, a multicultural institution is beneficial to all who attend and work at the higher education institution. In summary, because undocumented individuals sometimes do not have a choice about coming to the United States, these immigrants should have access to federal financial aid. The merit of every situation should be evaluated case by case. Furthermore, undocumented immigrants cannot move in an upward direction financially without obtaining a college degree. While some oppose the multicultural approach, undocumented immigrants bring many new

ideas and best practices to both higher education and the United States workforce. Immigration is more than people being told to “leave the country.” These same people should be told to “enjoy the American Dream.” Works Cited Bullock, Richard H, Maureen D. Goggin, and Francine Weinberg. “Our Fear of Immigrants.” The Norton Field Guide to Writing: With Readings and Handbook, edited by Marilyn Moller, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2016, pp. 750-757. Accessed 6 Nov. 2019. Conway, Katherine M. “Educational Aspirations in an Urban Community College: Differences Between Immigrant and Native Student Groups.” Community College Review, vol. 37, no. 3, Jan. 2010, pp. 209–242. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1177/0091552109354626. Accessed 6 Nov. 2019. Rhoads, Robert A., and Sylvia Solorzano. “Multiculturalism and the Community College: A Case Study of an Immigrant Education Program.” Community College Review, vol. 23, no. 2, Fall 1995, p. 31. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1177/009155219502300202. Accessed 6 Nov. 2019

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