After reviewing "What is the Value of A Human Life" by Kenneth Feinberg an essay from NPR 's series This I Believe, I 've come to realize that this essay would be great for incoming English 1301 students to read and analyze. After examining the essay closely, students would see how Feinberg did and excellent job of providing a strong Introduction and Conclusion paragraph, including quotes from families of the 9/11 attack, and they will also see how Feinberg focuses on the main topic of the essay.
Feinberg beings his essay by asking the reader the question, do all humans have equal rights. This is an effective way to grab the reader’s attention because questions are usually what the reader has in mind when he or she sees your topic. In the introduction Feinberg makes an argument stating that all human life should have equal value. He then continues to discuses his experience managing the compensation funds for the September 11, 2001, attack and the Virginia Tech shootings. Feinberg was in charge of
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Although coming up with a good essay may be easier said than done for some people “What is the Value of a Human Life” by Kenneth Feinberg is an excellent example of what goes into a good essay. Incoming English 1301 students would see how writing a strong introduction and conclusion could attract the reader 's attention and give the reader an idea of the essay 's focus and bring closure to the reader, summing up the points or providing a final perspective on the topic. Including quotations can also be an effective way to make a good essay because with the right quotation presented properly can add spice, interest, thought, effectiveness, and support, to your writing. Finally English 1301 students will see how Feinberg remained focused on the main topic of the essay. Staying focused on the topic of the essay is one of the most important aspects of writing a good essay because establishing a clear focus helps readers understand the point of the piece of