For thisassignment,you are being asked toread and understand an essay (from the WTR) and offer a criticalresponse on the topic. In addition towhat we have read in the RFW handbook about critical thinking, pleasekeep the following definition in mind: Critical thinking has two maincomponents: understanding information at a deep, meaningful level andovercoming fallacies and biases (www.brookings.edu). Simplyput, your job is to demonstrate that you can understand a text and formulate avalid, critical response. The assignment has a Then vs. Now theme. The essays from our textbook were writtenseveral years ago, so be sure that you review the Credits section at the backof the book to determine the exact publishing date. You will read the essay to gain some context,but much of your essay will focus on the now part. In other words, what do the following issueslook like today? Please choose ONE of the following topics:
WORK & CLASS PROMPT: Besidesthe issues addressed in the essay, what current issues do low-wage workers facetoday? Read Barbara Ehrenreichs essayon page 66 (WTR). Length: The length requirement is 2.5-3 typed, double-spaced pages, EXCLUDING the works cited page. Pointof View: 3rd person [avoid 1stand 2nd]
Font: Times New Roman or Arial [size 11 or 12]
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