Some Lessons From The Assembly Line

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Analysis is a process people use every day. I am reflecting on my analysis of “Some Lessons From The Assembly Line” by Andrew Braaksma. My analysis of "Some Lessons From The Assembly Line" focuses on why college students should stay in college, the hardships of factory life, and my goal is to emphasize the authors point of informing the reader about the experience of vigorous work.
My analysis can contribute to how other people understand my reading by thoroughly examining the main point, how it affects me, and how this reading can inform others. The main point is that without college, people can be stuck in a minimum wage, mediocre job that requires hard labor. I explain how this affects me in a positive and negative way. My review on “Some

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