Paper 4: The Impacts of Globalization Today 100 Points
Readings: All assigned readings from the New World Reader
➢ Barbara Ehrenreich and Annette Fuentes “Life on the Global
Assembly Line” pg. 145 (5-6)
➢ Thomas L. Friedman “Prologue: the Super-Story” pg. 156 (6-1)
➢ Johan Norbeg ” The Noble Feat of Nike”, pg. 173. (6-4)
➢ Jared Diamond “Globalization Rocked the Ancient World Too” pg.
177. (6-5)
➢ Joseph S. Nye Jr. “Fear not Globalization” pg. 182 (6-6)
➢ Mac Margolis “It’s a Mall World After all” pg. 201 (7-4)
The stories in this section from the Reader discuss the impact of
globalization worldwide. Conduct research on the impact of globalization
on the “First” and “Third World”. Then compose a documented essay that
lay out the conflicts between First and Third World nations over the impact
of globalization on their societies and cultures.
You can connect to any story in this section through quotes and examples
(at least two quotes and two paraphrases from 4 different stories) and
make sure you cite the stories in the text and add a works cited page in
MLA (see in course resources). Since this is a research essay 4 scholarly
sources that you will research on your own (using the library database) is
required as well making a total of 8 sources for this paper.
Please remember that this is a research essay and your main focus
should be on providing evidence to support your points. There should also
be a purpose, a central point or lesson that you want to get across to your
readers made clear in the thesis. Also, make sure your essay conforms to
the rules that apply to scholarly, research writing and adheres to the
respective due dates. Rubric on Canvas provides the breakdown of paper
requirements.
Paper length: 5-6 pages, typed, double-spaced in Times New Roman
with name, class, section and paper number on upper left-hand side.
Should also have a title in the center.
Draft: April 22nd
Final Due: May 1st after instructor revision and feedback
See assignment in link above on the research paper.
Please submit the draft of your research paper here. The due date is Monday but I will give you till Friday to submit though the earlier the better. This week will just be reserved for drafts and feedback. There will be no peer review this time. Your final draft is due on May 1st. Please adhere closely to paper requirements and MLA for citation rules.
Sample paper and how to format a research paper in MLA is given in week 14 module
Providing here an outline for those who need some more support/direction: Outline on the Globalization Research Paper.docx Download Outline on the Globalization Research Paper.docx
Rubric
Research paper Rubric (1) (1)
Research paper Rubric (1) (1)
Example:
Outline on the Globalization Research Paper
Introduction: Definition of globalization and explanation of the term
Thesis: Globalization’s impact on 1st world vs 3rd world countries
Major Supporting Point 1: Historical Origins of the term and examples
Evidence from text: Quote from reading 1
Evidence from text: Paraphrase from reading 2
Major Supporting Point 2: Economic Impact
Evidence from text: Quote from reading 1
Evidence from text: Paraphrase from reading 2
Major Supporting Point 3: Social Impact
Evidence from text: Quote from reading 3
Evidence from text: Paraphrase from reading 4
Major Supporting Point 4: Cultural Impact
Evidence from text: Block quote from external source 1
Evidence from text: Paraphrase from external source 2
Major Supporting Point 5: Political Impact
Evidence from text: Block quote from external source 3
Evidence from text: Paraphrase from external source 4
Major Supporting Point 6: Technological Impact
Evidence from text: Block quote from external source 1
Evidence from text: Paraphrase from external source 2
Major Supporting Point 7: Political Impact
Evidence from text: Block quote from external source 3
Evidence from text: Paraphrase from external source 4
Major Supporting Point 8: Globalization & Sustainability
Evidence from text: Block quote from external source 3
Evidence from text: Partial Paraphrase from external source 4
Conclusion: Restatement of thesis and summary of ideas in different words.
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment and Organization
Has a sequence and flows. No paragraph is undeveloped or not unified. Maintains 6-8 pages apart from works cited page
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Research
the use of outside sources based on scholarly research is thorough and relevant
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuotes, paraphrases and proper in-text citations
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCatchy introduction and effective conclusion
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, mechanics, word-choice and sentence construction
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWorks cited page in MLA
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Writing
Demonstrates understanding of writing as a recursive process that involves prewriting, drafting, revision and editing.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking Skills
Demonstrate skill in college-level writing, reading, and critical thinking
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrate in writing the standards of grammar and style
Demonstrate control of such surface features as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Ethics
Produce a research paper that demonstrates academic ethics and applies information literacy; the final draft must incorporate meaningful improvements built from a previous draft
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
