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Evaluating Sources

Evaluating Sources

When writing an essay, sources can be just as important as your very words. It is not until after your paper is said and done that you can glimpse back and critique your sources; that is usually when you realize just how useful or relevant they really were. The American Dream is a blend of many ideas put together into one, because no one can really just come out and say, "hey, here is the one and only definition of the American Dream and if you do not abide by it, you will fail at life." Granted, we are all allowed to an opinion; below you will find the many opinions of my essay sources.
Time Magazine, in my opinion, held the best relevance on the American Dream. ...

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Gatsby. This is a top-notch example of how the Dream blends in to many ideas -- be it negative or positive. This novel is a symbol of the decline of the American Dream. The Dream is, in my opinion, the belief that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their goals and become prosperous if they work hard enough. In The Great Gatsby, nobody can get what they really want even if they work hard. This source stands out to me because it is the only one that stomps its foot, stands its ground, and says, no -- the American Dream is not a dream after all.
Wisegeek, an internet source, gave similar criteria on the Dream that Time Magazine covered, if not a little weaker. This article put together what the American Dream "really" is in one definition; "anyone can succeed through hard work" -- but how far can that go? Everybody views the American Dream differently and some have more obstacles in life while others are fortunate with less. This is an example of being biased because they are ...

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Added: 12/2/2012 09:50:57 PM
Submitted By: berniemac12
Category: English
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