Writing to Solve a Problem
Read or review the discussion of problem solving in Chapter 1 (pp. 24–26). Then, consider the following problem.
Your college is increasing its tuition by $500 next year, and you do not think that you can continue. You have done well so far, and you really want to get a college degree.
ASSIGNMENT: Rather than just giving up and dropping out next year, as many students do, working in a small group or on your own, make a list of resources you could consult to help you, and explain how they might help. You might want to start with the following sentence:
Before dropping out of school for financial reasons, students should consult __________ because _____________.