Explain how the relationship between the town and the
University of Chapel Hill changed over time. Use at least 2
details from the account to support your explanation.
Growth & Town was no longer merely just an extension of the
university
The relationship between the town and the University of Chapel Hill
changed over time by its growth and the town being more than an extension of
the university. According to the article, “A Brief History of Chapel Hill” by Carlos
Hernandez, he states that, “because of its lovely setting and old-fashioned appeal,
the town attracts quite a few people of retirement age”…also “In 1875, the
university started to expand in broader of disciplines including medical and
pharmaceutical science”… “When the town’s first mayor was elected, the town
covered 820 acres, but now it spreads over approximately 21 square miles”, and
“In 1932, the university of North Carolina was consolidated, or joined together,
which meant the three campuses would now offer different kinds of programs”
(p. 7-8). Clearly, this means that there was a massive increase of educational
programs, the geographical area of the university, and the diversity of its
residents. Furthermore, the town has proven itself to become more than just an
extension of the university evidenced by, “with so many people employed by
either the university or by the UNC Health Care System, the jobs outlook for the
town is positive” and “however, some people say that the economy should be
more balanced to bring different kinds of trades industries to the city” (p. 9). This
proves the fact that trade and industries in the city have evolved to make the city
more than just an extension of the university. In summary, “A Brief History of
Chapel Hill” explains how they grew and expanded together.
CITING EVIDENCE
WHAT DO WE NEED TO INCLUDE IN OUR RESPONSE:
1) Introduction- Do this by restating the question
2) Add the claim to the end of your restating of the question.
3) Internal transition-in your source.
4) Drop in your direct quote evidences. (use quotation marks and
correct punctuation)
5) Include a reasoning sentence to show what that evidence means.
Relate it back to the introduction which is the restating of the
question. (This means, This shows, The quote(s) tell the reader,
This proves, Clearly, This restates,
6) Repeat steps 4 & 5 as needed to include more evidence by using
more internal transitions.
7) Sum it up at the end with a conclusion sentence.
Example
The University of Chapel Hill and its surrounding resident’s relationship
changed due to its growth and the town becoming more than just an extension of
the university. According to the text, “A Brief History of Chapel Hill” by Carlos
Hernandez, the author shows how both the town and the University Chapel grew
when he stated that, “the university opened its doors in 1795 to a single student,
Hinton James. By the end of his first term, another forty students were enrolled…
In 1875, the university started to expand” (p. 8). Thus, “throughout the following
century, the scope of the university’s curriculum expanded” (p. 8). This shows the
exponential growth of the town and university of Chapel Hill. By the same token,
the town of Chapel Hill has revamped itself into more than just an extension of
the university. As evidenced by Hernandez, the reader learns that, “the town is
also a bustling center of commerce”…also “with so many people employed by the
university or by the UNC Health Care System, the jobs outlook for the town is
positive”, and “some people say that the economy should be more balanced to
bring different kinds of trades and industries to the city” (p. 9). Through these
quotes, the author shows that the town has truly become a thriving support
system for the university. Hence, in conclusion, one can see that the town of
Chapel Hill and its university have a symbiotic relationship that mutually benefits
one another.