Conceptual Understanding & Self-Analysis: Weeks 7-11
A concept paper is similar to an essay exam; you have an opportunity to communicate your learning by address questions that capture key connects or big ideas presented in the text. This is a 10-12 page paper.
Instructions: In your textbook, at the beginning of each chapter you will find a bulleted list of “Learning to Question, Questioning to Learn” Download “Learning to Question, Questioning to Learn” chapter questions. Your concept paper will aim to answer these questions. Below you will find the questions your are required to answer for each chapter; numbers correspond with the bulleted list provided in your PDF text.
Learning to Question:
Chapter 7 Questions 2 and 4 – Page 187
Chapter 8 Questions 1, 2 & 5 – Page 214
Chapter 9 Questions 2, 4 & 5 – Page 251
Chapter 10 Questions 1-4 & 6- Page 290
Chapter 11 Questions 1-6 – Page 339
*You are strongly encouraged to answer these questions the week you read the assigned chapter.
Paper Outline:
Cover Page
Introduction, including the definition of key terms
Help with developing an introduction:
https://writing.msu.edu/how-to-write-a-good-introduction/Links to an external site.
https://chiefessays.net/introduction-paragraph/Links to an external site.
https://www.monash.edu/rlo/assignment-samples/assignment-types/writing-an-essay/writing-the-introductionLinks to an external site.
Please define 3-4 terms from chapters 7-11 that you will refer to throughout the paper; you pick the terms you would like to define. In other words, assume you are writing to an audience that is unfamiliar with Global Issues and the topics you are exploring throughout your paper. What will help the reader better understand your paper?
Responses to questions found in Chapters 7-11
“Learning to Question, Questioning to Learn” Download “Learning to Question, Questioning to Learn”
When responding to the above questions, make sure to support your answers by referencing your PDF textbook; include page numbers and proper in-text citation information.
You are required to reference a minimum of three supplemental sources: 1 PowerPoint, 1 video/media source, or article provided during weeks 7-11. This is three total, not three per question.
Conclusion
Provide a brief summary of what, if anything, surprised you most about the materials you incorporated.
Share personal connections you made between the materials you selected and your daily life.
Reference Page
Make sue to include a minimum of 3 sources from the class, in addition to the text, for a total of four references.
All Writing Assignments Require the Following:
12-point font
Times New Roman (or an easy reading font) throughout. Please *Do Not* use multiple font types.
1 or 1.5 spacing, preferred. Please *Do Not* double space your paper.
APA or MLA style cover page
APA or MLA style reference page or bibliography, if needed
Editorial Support, Plagiarism Checkers & Academic Integrity
Major Assignments – Writing Guidelines
Don’t forget:
Cover sheet: http://libanswers.snhu.edu/faq/158883
You do not have a required page count for your concept paper; you are simply required to address all of the above. Generally, if you adequately address all of the requirements above, you will most likely have a 10-page essay.
Properly cite all sources throughout your paper and include a reference page.
Show proof of either NetTutor (see left navigation bar), the Writing Center (Links to an external site.), Grammaly (Links to an external site.), or another review program to ensure your paper is well-written and materials are properly cited.
Grading Rubric:
Evidence of understanding reflecting in your answers, ability to apply key concepts, and make linkages between various class sources (text, articles, media, etc.). (50 points)
Ability to integrate personal opinions, changing perspectives, or self-reflections on the materials from the text and weekly modules. (50 points)
Formatting: Ability to follow instructions, develop a cover page, organize responses, cite materials correctly, and develop a reference page. (25 points)
Academic Writing: Proof of plagiarism review or editorial support (25 points)
Proof may include a screenshot; you may scan and upload confirmation letter of review; or provide a letter of review from your tutor.
Week 6
150 points
