Caleb Shunatona

4/4/2012

Persuasive Outline
Attention Getter: Do you know how much money you can save by going to a two year
college rather than going to a four year college?
Relevancy Statement: According to the Chronicle of Higher Education accessed on April
2, 2012, you will save anywhere from $6,800 to $35,000 in tuition and fees
Preview Statement: Today I am going to talk to you about the choice between a two year
and a four year college, by first telling you about four year colleges, next the advantages of two
year colleges, and finally the benefits of choosing a two year college
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I. Problem/Need (Four Year Colleges)
A. According to the College Board, In the Midwest, The average price for tuition room
and board for a public four year college is $17,115 and the average price for a four
year private college is $35,190.
B. Four-year schools require at least twice the amount of time as two-year schools and
three times the tuition
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C. Classes at four year colleges are usually much bigger, because of this there is a
smaller connection with teachers and students.
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D. According to Bright Hub accessed on April 10, 2010, only 63 percent of students
who enroll in a four-year university will earn a degree, and it will take them an
average of six years to do so.
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II. Solution/Satisfaction (Community Colleges)

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A. Also according to the College Board, the average cost for a two year college in
the Midwest is $2,743 for tuition and $9,047 with room and board.
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B. Many classes at community colleges are transferable to other colleges, this gives
uncertain students the time to think about where they are going to go if they plan
on transferring.
C. Class times are more flexible then four year colleges, scholarships.com, accessed
on April 2, 2010, comments, Many students don't realize that if they plan on
working while attending school, community college is hands down, the best
option.
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D. Classes are smaller and students have a better connection with teachers, the
teachers at community colleges are just as good as teachers in four year colleges,
some are even better.
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III. Benefits/Visualization (Benefits of Choosing a Community College)
A. According to Dr. Steven L. Johnson, President of the Sinclair Community College,
Over a lifetime, you can make about $700,000 dollars more with a two-year degree
and, that degree is a pathway to a four-year degree, and beyond.
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B. According to The New York Times, accessed on April 3, 2012, Mr. Obama has for
years sought to expand resources for community colleges, the main source of
education and job training for most low-income Americans
C. Robert Ronstadt from Forbes.com, accessed on April 8, 2010, reports that, a recent
assessment of community colleges found that the 30 best scored higher than many
four-year institutions when the schools were rated on a bevy of measures promoting
teaching effectiveness.
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D. More money for broke college students

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Conclusion: Choosing to go to a community college is the better decision for the many
college students.
Summary: Today I have told you about the choice between a two year and a four year
college, by first telling you about four year colleges, next the advantages of two year colleges,
and finally the benefits of choosing a two year college
Call to Action: Tell a friend that you know thats deciding on college about what youve
learned about community colleges.
Refer back to attention getter: You could help your friend make up to a million dollars in his
lifetime that he could have missed on if he chose the wrong decision for him.

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http://trends.collegeboard.org/college_pricing/report_findings/indicator/Regional_Variations_in_
Charges
Midwest tuition room and board 2011-2012
2 year college 9,410
4 year college 17,115
4 year private college 35,190
http://www.collegeview.com/articles/article/two-year-vs-four-year-colleges-which-one-is-rightfor-you
Four-year schools require at least twice the amount of time as two-year schools AND
three times the tuition
Four-year students typically spend the first two years taking generalized courses then the
last two years taking courses in their major
http://www.scholarships.com/resources/college-prep/choosing-the-right-school/the-pros-andcons-of-community-colleges/

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/education/obama-to-propose-community-college-aid.html
Mr. Obama has for years sought to expand resources for community colleges, the main
source of education and job training for most low-income Americans. 8 billion dollar fund

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http://www.e-referencedesk.com/articles-online/education/adult/community-college/
With average yearly tuition and fees at only $2,076 dollars community college offers you
the keys to a successful career at a fraction of most 4 year college costs. This small investment at
a community college, over the course of a lifetime, can increase your salary by up to $250,000
dollars.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/21/community-college-cost-obama-personal-financeronstadt.html
http://mostmetro.com/life/schoolseducation/interview-with-dr-steven-l-johnson-sinclaircommunity-college-president.html
We can also look at our impact like this: A citizen with less than a high school diploma, gets so
much money a year, on average. And then with a high school diploma, it bumps up a little bit.
Then with a two-year degree, it bumps up a lot. Were talking about, over a lifetime, you can
make about $700,000 dollars more with a two-year degreeand, that degree is a pathway to a
four-year degree, and beyond. At that level, the number is well over one million dollars more, in
your career, than if you just had a high school diploma.

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