Rhetorical Analysis Of Khan, Founder Of Khan Academy

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Khan, founder of khan academy makes a clear rhetorical argument by addressing the views of three different audiences. The first being students, than policymakers, and finally the educators. In paragraph two he states the beliefs of each of the target audiences he’s asserting to. Khan proposes, “At the same time, existing credentials carry very little information for employers to really decide who has the skills and talents they need” (354). Employers look at specific guidelines when finding employees who have the skills and talent. They don’t necessarily look at the employee’s credentials. For example, GPA or how well he or she does in school. They look for the experience that a specific job requires. In conclusion, he exposes the expectations

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