language and culture in relation to intercultural communication

/in /by

The topic is language and culture in relation to intercultural communication. Write a six page, well researched term paper that demonstrates your ability to think critically, research for evidence and make logical arguments in support of your claims. The six pages of type written essay will include the sources consulted being credited using either the MLA or APA styles of writing. Make sure your main points are clear.

Introduction

This should explain why the topic is important and relevant to intercultural communication.

It should show some scholarly work that has previously been done on the topic and why your essay will provide new insights into the topic.

It should briefly describe how you intend to address the issue (methodology). This can include using a scholars work as a guide for the essay or a perspective from which you want to look at the topic (such as a social scientific perspective, or interpretive perspective or critical perspective).

Body

The body of the essay should develop the main points that you cover. This means that you will need to clearly identify a thesis/main idea for each main point and use supporting material from your research to develop each main point. Supporting material consist of relevant quotations from scholars who have published on the topic, examples to illustrate your points, statistics to show the extent to which the issue is widespread or number of people affected by it, etc.

Conclusion

This should recall the thesis you proposed in the introduction, summarize the main points you discussed in the body and propose some recommendations for future work.

Type the essay using 12 point font.

Choose a contemporary Canadian artist. You are to discuss the social context in which they create their work. What do they hope to accomplish with their art and what is the message? You are to choose three distinct works of the artist in order to suppo

/in /by

An inquiry-based research paper of 1500-2000 words. These are broad topics and you will need to find a narrow focus within them.  Your paper should have at least five (5) academic reference courses.  This should not include your textbook, Wikipedia, Brittania, Encarta, or any other online dictionaries or other very short non-academic Internet entries.  You have access to online academic journals through the University of Manitoba library system.  This is the best place for you to begin your search on your chosen topic. If you do not know how to conduct online research, please visit the library and ask for help from the reference librarian.
Formatting Guidelines:
1.  You must use a standard letter size page in portrait view (21.59cm x 27.94cm / 8 x 11).
2.  You must use either 1.5 or double spacing.
3.  You must use Times New Roman font, size 12. 
4.  You must use 3cm margins on all edges.
5.  You may indicate a paragraph change by either a line space or by indenting, BUT you must be consistent.
6.  Your paper is to be free of spelling and grammatical errors. You may use either English or American spelling, again you must be consistent. If you have had difficulty in writing papers, it is suggested that you make use of the resources offered by the University of Manitoba.
7.  Cite dates as follows:  1832-1836; 15 July 1836; the fifteenth-century; c. 1500; fifteenth-century houses.
8.  Place quotations within double inverted commas; quotations within quotations in single inverted commas.  Quotations more than 6 lines long should start on the next line and use a single-spaced block quote format.
9.  Italicize the titles of books, journals, works of art, buildings, and theses. Do not underline them.
10.  You are to use the Chicago Style for referencing the sources of your information.
11.  Your paper should have a cover page with your name, student number, and the title of your paper.
12.  Your paper is to be submitted in either .doc, .docx, or PDF format only

Grading Rubric for Written Papers:
Regarding the quality of the paper:
1. Does the paper have a clearly formulated thesis?
2. Is it written in formal, academic language appropriate to the subject?
3. Are the citations appropriate/overused or underused?
4. Is there evidence of original thought?
5. Is this a work of such high standard that even with some editing, it could be published in a professional journal?
Thus, papers will be graded to the following rubric:

A+ Excellent work; clear, flawless, engagingly written, well organized, logical, and demonstrating a clear command of the topic and showing original insights in the interpretation. The work exceeds all the minimum requirements of the assignment and shows a sophisticated thesis that is well supported by evidence. Demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and/or synthesize issues and problems. There is clear evidence of advanced research. There are virtually no problems with the writing style, grammar, or spelling. In other words, it is impeccable in every measure or expectation.

A Exhibits almost all of the characteristics of the A+ paper but with some minor flaws in the argument.

B+ The work is very good. It is well written and organized. It meets and often exceeds the minimum requirements of the assignment with frequent flashes of original thought. There is evidence of an advanced understanding of the material and evidence of attempts to critically analyze and/or synthesize issues and problems. There is clear evidence of advanced research. There are very few problems with the writing style, grammar, or spelling.

B Exhibits almost all of the characteristics of the B+ paper but has slight problems with the understanding of the issues and problems.

C+ The work is acceptable. It is generally clear and easy to read and meets and sometimes exceeds all of the minimum requirements of the assignment. There is evidence of a basic if the unambitious our underdeveloped understanding of the material with limited analysis. There is clear evidence of basic research and/or analytical skills but there are some problems with the writing style, grammar, or spelling that exceed those for the B+ to B range.

C The work is acceptable but has slight issues with clarity. It is not always easy to read but meets or sometimes exceeds the minimum requirements of the assignment. There is slightly less of an understanding of the material and there are attempts at analysis. There is clear evidence of basic research skills.

D The work is marginal. It meets only the minimum requirements of the assignment. There is evidence of only a simplistic understanding of the material. There is limited evidence of research and/or analytical skills. There are significant problems with the writing style, grammar, or spelling.

F The work is unsatisfactory. It does not meet the minimum requirements of the assignment and it fails to grasp even the most basic of concepts.

The earths internal structure

/in /by

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY

Find informaNon on this topic uNlizing the campus library (or any other library), periodicals, magazines,
books, or any other source. You must use a minimum of 5 resource references. Two or three may be internet
sources, but they must have an author. Many internet informaNon sources are anonymous and can-not be used.
All sources must be referenced at the end of your paper in a legible bibliography. Wikipedia reference can be
used but it is not recognized in scienNfic literature so you have to use at least 5 more references.

Write the paper. Use a standard format such as an English composiNon with an introducNon, body, and
summary-comment secNon. Note you will be using the 4 steps of the ScienNfic Method as a basis for structuring
the paper. It must be clear, concise, and have included in it a full descripNon/discussion of your chosen topic. The
paper must be at least 3 pages long (not including references or Ntle page), double-spaced typed, font size no
larger than 12, have a cover page containing name, date, course, etc., and stapled together. Handwrijen papers
or loose pages will not be accepted. Loose pages will not be acceptedthey must be stapled together!!!!

talk about the internal plates and why they cause earthquakes and what they are there for
and add whatever you think may be necessary to add substance to this topic.

Palestinian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon from 1960s to 1990s

/in /by

Using course readings included, you will please explain:
(1) how the Palestinian refugee crisis affected Lebanon in the 1960s-1990s;

(2) based on your knowledge of the readings,how did war and conflict affect (respectivelyand distinctly) Palestinian, Israeli, and Lebanese livesin 1970s-1980s Lebanon;

(3) to what extent do the readings counter-narratives.

Note: please also focus on national identity and/or self identity of palestinians, women etc.

You will be sure to carefully historicize and contextualize your argument. Avoidgeneralizations and be specific (differentiate among the different actors discussed and among historical context