18. Choose one of the quotes about Harvard and explain what it means.
An argument essay requires you to present a reasoned argument on a particular issue. Some questions may ask you to give your opinion. You can follow the plan:
Introduce the topic and state the focus of the essay.
Make your first/second/third point and give supporting evidence, examples or reasons.
Summarize the points you have made and state the conclusion you have come to on the question or title of the essay.
1) Ask five economists and you'll get five different answers - six if one went to Harvard.
- Edgar R. Fiedler
2) Four years was enough of Harvard. I still had a lot to learn, but had been given the liberating notion that now I could teach myself.
- John Updike
3) At Harvard I majored in chemistry with a strong inclination toward math.
- William Standish Knowles
4) We are tired of aristocratic explanations in Harvard words.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
5) When Harvard men say they have graduated from Radcliffe, then we've made it.
- Jackie Kennedy
6) Harvard takes perfectly good plums as students, and turns them into prunes.
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Useful language:
to structure the argument: first, second, third, in contrast, in addition, while, neither…nor, however, thus, in conclusion
to show your position on the topic: undoubtedly, clearly, generally, in my opinion, to my mind, frankly speaking
to be objective: some may (would) argue that
19. Project
Internet Search Task: Search the net to find information on the following points. The results are to be summarized in the form of presentation. The task can be done in groups of two or three.
What contact information does Harvard provide?
How is Harvard presented on screen? What is so interesting about it?
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is Harvard presented in literature?What athletics is Harvard proud of?
What famous graduates can you name?
What department is responsible for security and safety at Harvard?
What are the features of Harvard academic dress?
What Harvard mobile applications does it provide?
What are the closest calendar events at Harvard?
What libraries and museums is Harvard proud of?