Summary Of Plan B Skip College By George Steinberg

In his article “Plan B: Skip college” the author Jacques Steinberg writes a creative piece informing his audience that college isn’t as mandatory as it is said to be. Though he does not do so without visiting the reasons that college has proven to be good as well. He writes about the stigma that is thrust upon young adults in the united states that college is the key to success, that there should be more alternatives and what jobs actually need a four-year education degree. Steinberg clearly communicates his message while using the pulling from the right resources. Steinberg chooses to use a logical approach to gain the trust of his audience. In his article he states “That can be a lot of tuition to pay, without a degree to show for it.”.

He addresses the need for alternative pathways with a problem to solution approach. He carefully explains that many jobs that are on the rise need more

Throughout his piece he has since stood for the college is a second choice not the ‘must have’ but in this claim he appears to side with idea of university. In his article he writes “… those without them (someone with a degree), face lower risks of unemployment.” He again chooses to use more testimony from trustworthy resources, but appears in favor. Why does he choses to use this information even though it appears to be countering his argument? Steinberg seemingly uses this information to to help the reader understand that he has their best interest in mind. He goes out of the way to even point out that those even with a short term experience in college appear to make more as well. He appeals to the emotions of the reader by confirming what they believe to be true about college and how that will effect their future and whether or not they will be