<p>A lot of people suggested writing an essay with more than 1 body paragraph. I am reading this book about how to master SAT essay and although it used 5 paragraphs it had some pretty good things that I would like to try. So I'm not only having an extra paragraph but my intro is a little different than usual. If you don't like it or feel comfortable about it, please explain why. If you do like it, please explain why too. Thanks :)</p>
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<p>Quote: "It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated." -Alec Bourne
Topic: Do you think the learning of facts and the development of deeper knowledge are linked?</p>
<p>"The writer Alec Bourne is trying to demonstrate that education is much more than learning facts; it is instead a place where the application of knowledge, wisdom, can be utilized. However, the basis of education, and a large portion of education itself, is learning facts in order to appropriately apply the knowledge to our circumstances. When we apply our knowledge to our circumstances from learning the facts, we are then reaching deeper into a subject not only because we are learning more about it, but also because we are relating to it which consequently provides us a with a whole new concept of perspective. </p>
<p>As a person who loves to argue, I am a member of the forensics team, a type of debate that has a nation organization, the NFL (National Forensics League). When I go up to a podium to present my speech and lay down my arguments, I would be utterly decimated if I don't bring or know any facts about the case because then I would just be touching the surface of my arguments without delving into it seriously. As a result, it is essential for all debaters, not just me, to compile boxes upon boxes of evidence of facts in order for us to get deeper into the subject which allows us to be more knowledgeable and more persuasive for our cases. </p>
<p>Now, everyone who is reaonable can concur that of course debates require facts to have more depth; it is logical that arguments based on facts should have facts to support it! But there are other situations in our lives where facts cause us to get deeper into the subject. Take the SAT for example. Only rarely can anyone not know anything about the SAT and still receive above a 2300. Most of us high schoolers are not like that, and as a result, we study. We don't study about everything since there are subjects that we won't be tested on based on our knowledge, like science. Instead, we focus on the SAT itself: what type of questions will be asked, how will it be graded, how should I complete the essay, what is the best way, why is this important, and so much more. SATs will only be taken during two quick years of our lives, and so the only reason why we are memorizing all these facts and tips is not to use them as let's say a doctor but to understand the SAT and triumph with a score of 2350. As we learn these basically useless facts (when we juxtapose them to all the essential knowledge we will use later on), we delve deeper into the SAT subject and succeed in overcoming this obstacle that most of us dread.</p>
<p>In conclusion, facts and the learning of these facts are an inherent aspect of diving into the deep parts of the subjects. Facts are like the rungs of a ladder that we can grasp and pull ourselves up with as we begin to understand more and more about the matter in hand. In a society where facts and truths are rigorously being suppressed by opposing groups and parties, we need to voice out that facts are an integral basis in which we as a society can step out from and progress to a more advanced stage in our history."</p>
<p>So what do you think?</p>