In this assignment we composed a formal essay that analyzes and defines the various components of the genre of the scholarly article and assesses the expectations and conventions those in our academic field have adapted for its use. For my analysis, I chose to write about the flaws in the education system with a primary focus on teacher salary and student mental health. I am fairly proud of this work but more references could have been used to strengthen my argument. This assignment did however prompt me to realize this topic is a matter that deserves more attention and more importantly resolutions.