Globalization Essay
You have the period to write an essay that discusses globalization and takes an opinion on whether globalization is more of a positive or negative force in our world today .
Your essay must be set up into 5 paragraphs and contain the following:
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Thesis Statement
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Explanation of what globalization is and how it is impacting the world
3 arguments to support your thesis
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Evidence / facts to support each of your arguments
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Clear connections drawn between your examples, details, and thesis
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Conclusion
Grading Criteria (60 points)
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Introduction- Introduces topic to reader, clearly stated thesis
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Globalization explanation- Clear, Uses examples to show, in logical place within essay
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3 arguments to support thesis- clearly stated, connection made between them and thesis
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Supporting details/ evidence- Each argument is supported by facts and details that prove your example / thesis, these all clearly support what you are trying to prove
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Conclusion- Restates thesis, extends essay to draw connection to our world today or in the future, how does this impact the future of our world?
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Organization / Focus- Entire essay is focused on proving thesis, organized in logical manner, shows clarity of thought and purpose throughout
You are allowed to bring in an outline to help you write the essay. The more detailed and specific your outline is, the better off you will be when it comes time to write. Find evidence beforehand using the articles and statistics posted on my website under “Globalization”, the videos from class, and other readings we have done.