ENG1503 Portfolio Exam Semester 2 2026 - Due 1 October 2026

Argumentative Essay Read the excerpt below and then follow the instruction to answer the question. "Many Malaysians now consider tertiary education as a gateway to the middle income. After secondary school, students’ enrollments into popular degree programs such as accounting, computer science, medicine, engineering, and architecture have shown a rising trend. Students expect to earn a good income in the future, and are willing to finance their studies, especially through an educational loan. Are popular degree programs worth pursuing financially?” Adapted from: Mohd Nahar, M. N., & Nur Nadhira, A. (2020). The economic benefits of Malaysian university degrees. IIUM Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, 24(1), 17– 35. INSTRUCTION Consider the following statement: Getting a university degree is well worth the cost. With the excerpt above as your starting point, write a 500-word argumentative essay in which you argue for or against the statement. Support your argument by integrating evidence from the provided secondary sources alongside relevant examples drawn from your own personal or professional experiences. N.B.: Use the sources we have provided you with below to support your arguments. DO NOT refer to any external source that is not listed below or not cited in the sources themselves. The links listed below should be cited in the body of your essay and referenced in full Harvard style at the end of your essay. DO NOT copy from these sources to avoid failing this portfolio. REFERENCE LINKS: Reference link 1: Reference link 2: N.B: If the above links are not accessible, you may download them from the Additional Resources section on the ENG1503-26-S2 site. ENG1503 Portfolio Exam Semester 2 2026 - Due 1 October 2026 Total Marks: 100 4