Up to this point in the course, you have learned that critical thinking skills enhance your perception of the texts you read. You have seen how texts are created for a variety of purposes, and how text creators structure their texts to influence your acceptance of their ideas.

In the next assignment, you will compare the information provided in several texts. You will have an opportunity to draw from your own knowledge and experience to help you synthesize your understanding of employability skills in the 21st century.

Time to Read!


On the following pages, you will study several texts regarding employability skills. Pay close attention to how expectations have changed from 1990, 2000, to 2012. Click on each link to see how expectations have changed.

Then, take a moment to read Charles Fishman's article "At Work, Less Is More" on page 280 of Reference Points. 

Use these texts to complete the following assignment.