Sunday, September 30, 2012

Op-Ed Outline


Prop 30 Op-Ed Outline

                I would start the essay by introducing Prop 30 and its overall purpose. Then I’ll explain how it’s a controversial topic that has drastic consequences for the California Educational system because the results will effects millions of students and teachers. I’ll explain the current situation regarding California’s education system. It’s suffered from $20 billion in cuts in the past four years and 30,000 jobs have been lost. The results are higher tuition, less availability of classes for students, reduction in services that are being offered, and staff and lots of faculty layoffs. I’ll end the introductory paragraph by saying that 30 can make or break California’s higher education.
                The second and third paragraph would go further into detail about proposition 30. I would explain what would happen if prop 30 doesn’t pass.  For example, schools face an additional $6 billion in cuts. Schools will lose half a billion in funding, city police will lose 20 million grants, and UC tuition would hike up by 20%.
                The third paragraph would address the positive things that would happen if prop 30 were to pass. I would say that prop 30 would give billions of dollars in funding, guarantee public safety funding, and it would balance the budget.
                In the fourth paragraph I would explain how prop 30 directly affects everyone. I would explain how sails tax will increase a penny for every four dollars, and it would still remain lower than it was last year. Also I would say that income tax only affects people earning $500,000 or more. I would say that it would ask the wealthiest of Californians to pay their fair share.
                In my conclusion I would explain my credibility as a student who feels the effects of the budget cuts. Paying for tuition, getting classes, and my higher educational experience will be much be improved dramatically if Prop 30 passes.

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