Immigration in Global Economics

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Respond to the charge that immigrants flood the labor market and drive down wages in the U.S.

Additional information:

“When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God” (Leviticus 19:3334, NIV).
“There is no evidence that over time, immigrants reduced wages, lowered the living standards of the resident population or raised unemployment rates.” John Stapleford, Bulls, Bears, and Golden Calves. IVP Academic (p. 227)

Will need at least 2 peer-review journals as references. No websites, blogs, wikipidea, or etc.

Argument essay with research

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EES86 NX Performance Task #2: Argument Essay with Research

Closely read the text provided and write a source-based argument on the topic below. Use two additional outside texts that you determine to be both credible and relevant to the topic.

Topic: In many peoples opinion, to call the link between language and culture sacred would not be exaggeration. The language of our birth, the language of the first words we speak to our parents or those closest to us, creates a powerful bond and shapes our perception of the world. Yet few of us are fully aware of the way our language influences others or the extent to which language is used to manipulate our emotions, our politics, and our decisions.

The power of language adds another dimension to our discussion. Language has deep connections to our thoughts and beliefs. Whether its an advertising campaign or an election campaign, whether people are telling you what to think or what not to say, language is a potent and powerful tool.

Question: What is the relationship between language and identity?

Your Task: Carefully read the text provided. Then, using evidence from that text, plus two credible pieces of research you gather on your own, write a well-developed argument regarding the relationship between language and identity. Clearly establish your claim, distinguish it from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from these three texts to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.

Guidelines: Be sure to:
Establish your claim regarding the relationship between language and identity.
Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims.
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument.
Develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) thoroughly and in a balanced manner, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both, anticipating the audiences knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
Express the appropriate complexity of the topic.
Identify each source that you reference, and use MLA guidelines for in-text citations and a works cited page at the end of the essay.
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner.
Maintain a formal style of writing.
Follow the conventions of standard written English.

Text: How to Tame a Wild Tongue by Gloria Anzalda on page 725 of The Language of Composition, 2nd Edition

Resources:

A guide for assessing the credibility of online sources:
Who is the speaker? What is their authority, credibility, experience, or bias? Do they have an advanced degree, institutional affiliation, or other qualifications that make them an authority on the topic?
What information is being delivered and is it relevant and accurate? Can you verify its accuracy by confirming it with a primary source or multiple secondary sources? Does the piece cite its sources? 
Where was the piece published? What is the credibility of the publication or web site that is delivering the information?
When was the piece published? Is it current and therefore relevant to the topic at hand, or is the information out of date? If there is no timestamp, copyright date, or date of publication, thats a bad sign.
Why is the piece being published? Whats the intended purpose of the piece? To persuade, inform, analyze, or something else? 
How is the piece written? What tone does the writer use? Does the piece seem professional, formal, academic, or is the writer biased, exaggerated, inflammatory, or overly informal in their writing style?
MLA General Format
MLA In-Text Citations
MLA Works Cited Page Formatting
MLA Sample Works Cited Page

Standards Addressed:
11-12W1: Write arguments to support claims that analyze substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
11-12W1a: Introduce precise claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from counterclaim(s), and create an organization that logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
11-12W1b: Develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) thoroughly and in a balanced manner, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both, anticipating the audiences knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases. 11-12W1c: Use precise language, content-specific vocabulary and literary techniques to express the appropriate complexity of the topic.
11-12W1d: Use appropriate and varied transitions, as well as varied syntax, to make critical connections, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. 11-12W1e: Provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of the argument presented.
11-12W1f: Maintain a style and tone appropriate to the writing task.
11-12W6: Conduct research through self-generated question, or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate. Synthesize multiple sources, demonstrating understanding and analysis of the subject under investigation.
11-12W7: Gather relevant information from multiple sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas; avoid plagiarism, overreliance on one source, and follow a standard format for citation.
11-12W6: Conduct research through self-generated question, or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate. Synthesize multiple sources, demonstrating understanding and analysis of the subject under investigation.
11-12W7: Gather relevant information from multiple sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas; avoid plagiarism, overreliance on one source, and follow a standard format for citation.

Write a critical response to Elizabeth Gilberts book The Last American Man. Provide a brief overview of the main argument of the book, and discuss and evaluate Eustace Conways story from your own critical perspective.

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You might, for example, assess the book in light of what youve learned in class so far, critique it from the perspective of one of the authors weve studied, explore one of the key problems Gilbert or Conway raises, or discuss the implications of Conways thinking.
have a clear thesis statement included in the first (introductory) paragraph;
provide a concise summary/overview of Gilberts book (no more than 1 page or 25% of the paper);
provide a critical analysis of the book;
Required Source: The Last American Man Elizabeth Gilbert

understanding of economics

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An effective understanding of economics forms the foundation of every managers, entrepreneurs, bureaucrats, and leaders ability to analyze business situations and to develop an appropriate response. The globalization of business is a fact of life for all business professionals. One of the most contentious issues in todays global business world is the issue of closing local manufacturing facilities, laying off those American workers, and re-opening the same manufacturing facility in an Asian, or other third world country.
Look in your own closet at the clothes you have purchased. Pick any 10 items of clothing and look at the labels in those clothes. Where were they manufactured? How many of the 10 items were manufactured here in America? If that same exercise had been done 50 years ago, (approximately the 1970s), all the clothes you owned would have been manufactured in textile mills in the Southeastern United States (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, etc.). All those Southeastern textile mills are now closed, and people buy foreign made clothes. If you were able to go further back in time to 150 years ago (1870s), the clothes you owned would have been manufactured in textile mills in the Northeast United States (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, etc.). Yet, by the early to mid-1950s, those Northeastern textile mills were closed and their workers were out of a job. The mills had all relocated to the Southeast during the years following the Civil War.
Many people say that we should ban the import of these foreign made clothes, so that more workers in American clothing textile mills could have jobs. Others say that we should continue to import clothing because imported clothing is relatively less expensive and more people can afford to buy more clothes at these low prices. Still others say that we should put an import tariff (an extra tax that would be paid when we buy these imported clothes), making the price of imported clothing comparable to the price of clothing made in the U.S., and, therefore, encouraging American consumers to buy American-made clothing.

Compose a 450500-word expository research paper, in APA formatting and citation style, including a references page. Insert your expository research below in the space indicated. Your writing and research should clearly respond to the following questions:

a. How much does international trade affect you personally? Look at any 10 items around your home that you have purchased in the last year. Where were they made? How many were made in America, compared to how many were foreign made? What things does America export to other countries? What things does America import from other countries? How does what you have learned about Comparative Advantage affect this trade?

b. Currently there is a lot of talk among politicians about imposing tariffs on foreign made products imported into the U.S. and retaliatory tariffs imposed by foreign countries on U.S. made goods. What is a tariff? Who ultimately pays the tariff? Who gets the proceeds from the tariffs? What is the money used for? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to all involved parties (American workers, American consumers, foreign workers, and foreign consumers) of tariffs on imports to the U.S. and retaliatory tariffs imposed by foreign countries on U.S. made goods.

c. In considering the foreign trade issue, discuss how the background, education and cultures of the people in the U.S. and the cultures in each trading country affects their understanding of the importance of foreign trade. Discuss the importance of your ability to understand and accept multiple cultural differences in a global context. What recommendations would you suggest to increase American understanding and acceptance of foreign cultures?