Eng 7
Paper 2
What does the map tell us?
Woodhams
Thomas Friedman writes, “The world is flat.” Harm De Blij, counters with “the world is
round.” Looking at a specific issue (or related issues) consider how “geography, culture and
destiny” shape the forces of “globalization.” You will need to define what each writer means
by their statements, and take a side or forge a middle ground, by synthesizng a view that
makes sense to you. You may see their views as complementary, as two sides of a coin, or in
opposition.
The over-all question to research and consider is how does the power of place affect the
forces of globalization for your particular issue.
So you will need to use evidence from “The Power of Place” as well as evidence from the
articles by Thomas Friedman that we consider. You should also use evidence from 2-3 other
sources (in addition to Friedman and De Blij) to build your discussion. These should be
credible sources, from academic or educational sources.
This paper should also include an analysis of at least 4 maps or graphs that reflect sides of
the argument; you will use these maps to anchor the discussion (two of them can be from
"The Power of Place").
Note: I will provide a list of potential map sources to use for this assignment. THE POWER OF
PLACE will be on reserve in the Chabot library.
Requirements:
1. At least 4 maps (to set up a process, comparison or connection)
2. Direct evidence from articles and essays that relate to the maps and help you understand
them, along with the Friedman/De Blij material
3. An arguable thesis statement responding to the topic and specific issue, connecting ideas,
body paragraphs with topic sentences, evidence and critical analysis, interesting conclusion
based on your understanding of the maps and research
Length: 6-8 pages (1500-2000 words), typed and double-spaced, MLA format, “works cited”
page—maps should be attached to the paper before the “works cited page,” and are not
counted in the required length above.
Due Dates:
Sample maps, sources and topic in writing:
Peer Review Draft:
Paper due: