Writing Homework Help

Readings:

1. Linda K. Newsome and Paul Cooper, International Students’ Cultural and Social Experiences in a British University.pdf
2. Jerry Y. Diakiw, Children’s Literature and Global Education.pdf

Purpose: To evaluate and examine global culture and society through a varied exploration of research topics

Skills/knowledge practiced: Textual analysis; close reading; writing with citations; use of textual evidence; developing argument; following proper MLA formatting guidelines; paraphrasing quotes; analysis of global culture and politics

Submission instructions: Please submit your 250-350 word response as a Word doc on Blackboard (no paper copies will be accepted). Every submission should include at least one quote from the text.

Grades will be based on the completeness of your submission (including textual quotes + sufficient word count length) as well as proper grammar/spelling and the depth of your critical analysis. Four points total:

• • 1 pt. for proper citation use;
  • 1 pt. for sufficient length;
  • 1 pt. for sufficient depth of content/engagement;
  • 1 pt. for proper assignment formatting.

Assignments should be formatted as follows: 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced with header, page numbers, Times New Roman font, Word Count listed, Works Cited page on separate page, submitted as Microsoft Word or PDF. This may seem like a lot but it is the golden standard for document preparation, and if properly followed will make your writing immediately more consistent and easier to read. See the following for an example: MLA Citation Template and Example

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Option 1: Culture shock is the main issue that international students mainly face as they try to blend with the system. In my prompt, I would like to address the following questions: What factors contribute to culture shock? What are the stages of cultural adjustment? What makes some students blend easy in a new culture while others adjust to the new culture during their stay

Option 2: Literature is a big part of a person’s identity and it all starts when they are a child. How has literature shaped your understanding of the world around you? After thinking about it, did children’s literature help develop your opinions and experiences about the different cultures you experience? If you can recall, what is one piece of children’s literature that you remember reading as a kid and how did it effect how you felt?