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Prompt: Is Globalization good or bad?
Directions: Write a 5 paragraph argumentative essay (see format below) answering the prompt. Use the Globalization Pros and Cons T-Chart and the sources to help you write your essay. You must include at least 4 pieces of evidence from 2 or more sources.
Sources:
Articles
Globalization: A View from Below
The Pros And Cons Of Globalization
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Side Of Globalization
How China Built ‘iPhone City’ With Billions in Perks for Apple’s Partner
Apple is exploring making iPhones in the US — 'the cost will more than double'
Where are Apple products made?
In China, Human Costs Are Built Into an iPad
How the U.S. Lost Out on iPhone Work
An iPhone’s Journey, From the Factory Floor to the Retail Store
Videos
Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41
Globalization II - Good or Bad?: Crash Course World History #42
Globalization and Trade and Poverty: Crash Course Economics #16
Apple's Chinese Factories: Exclusive
Why the iPhone Can't Be Made in the US
5 Paragraph Format:
Paragraph 1: Introduction
-Introduce Claim (your view / what you are arguing is true)
-Background Information about topic (1 sentence intro for each paragraph)
-Some kind of hook to interest the reader
Paragraph 2: Counterclaim
-Introduce the Counterclaim (opposing view)
-Give evidence to support Counterclaim
-Explain why the Counterclaim is wrong using evidence
-Transition to Claim Evidence 1 Paragraph
Paragraph 3: Claim Evidence 1
-Introduce the 1st piece of evidence that supports your claim / Link with Counterclaim
-Explain how the evidence supports your claim
-Transition to Claim Evidence 2 paragraph
Paragraph 4: Claim Evidence 2
-Introduce the 2nd piece of evidence that supports your claim / Link with Claim Evidence 1
-Explain how the evidence supports your claim
-Transition to Conclusion
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
-Restate Claim
-Briefly explain why COUNTERCLAIM is wrong
-Sum up Claim
-Final insight about your topic
Counterclaim needs the following 2 parts:
1. Counterclaim
a. Identify the counterclaim (state it)
b. Explain the argument for the counterclaim
c. Provide evidence for the counterclaim
2. Defeating the Counterclaim
a. Explain why this argument is not convincing or wrong
b. Provide evidence to defeat the counterclaim
APA Citations
*You can use online citation generators to help you with citations.
In Text: after the quote (Author’s name, Year Published)
Example: (Pearson, 2016)
Works Cited: end of essay
*Put in Alphabetical Order, indent second line of citations
Website:
Last, F. M. (Year, Month Date Published). Article title. Retrieved from URL
Duhigg, C, & Bradsher K. (2012, Jan 21). How the U.S. Lost Out on IPhone Work. Retrieved from URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/22/business/apple-america-and-a-squeezed-middle-class.html
Journal:
Last, F. M., & Last, F. M. (Year Published). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. Pages.
Example: Pearson, J. (2016). Counterpoint: Globalization: Improving the Standard of Living. Points Of View: Globalization, 6.
Online Journal:
Last, F. M. (Year Published). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. Page(s). Retrieved from URL
Movie:
Last, F. M. (Producer), & Last, F. M. (Director). (Year). Title of movie [Format e.g. Motion picture or DVD]. Country where movie was produced: Name of Studio.
Example: Leng, R (Producer), & Mam, K (Director). (2013). A River Changes Course [DVD]. Cambodia: Migrant Films.
Citations (APA Format)
Driscoll, S., & Grant, R. A. (2016). Point: Globalization Threatens Us All. Points Of View: Globalization, 2.
Pearson, J. (2016). Counterpoint: Globalization: Improving the Standard of Living. Points Of View: Globalization, 6.
Pearson, J. (2016). Point: The Threat of Globalization. Points Of View: Globalization, 5.
Rich, A. K., & Montanez-Muhinda, R. (2016). Counterpoint: Globalization Brings the World Together. Points Of View: Globalization, 3.
SBAC Argumentative Writing Rubric (Statement of Purpose / Focus, Organization, and Elaboration of Evidence are worth DOUBLE the points)
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