... the "Brad and Jen breakup" and the "Kobe Bryant scandal" than news about the latest political policy or even the winners of the latest primary. In the past, important events that affect the nation were written from onsite journalists, posted in the local newspapers and distributed to the public. The old fashion method of mass distribution takes weeks, whereas, through the use of television important events are broadcast live. As a result, written accounts which were vital to the development of the American identity are now worthless. In today's educational systems, schools require first year basic level courses in grammar and composition to meet graduation requirements. On the other hand, the science and mathematics graduation requirements are successful completion of several upper level courses. The lack of writing requirements in the school system is evident in youths' inabilities to construct simple sentences and express proper grammar. As more teenagers are ...

See this essay or coursework document in full right now