Overview
Prompt: Is Third World Immigration a Threat to America's Way of Life?
Through the course, we have read about how social forces influence and change our lives. Living in the South Florida area brings us into very direct and intense contact with one of the social forces shaping the economic, political, and cultural landscape of the United States: immigration. Some see immigrants as the natural product of a society that proposes to be a "land of opportunity;" others see contemporary immigrants as a threat to the U.S. social fiber. Use the readings, particularly those from Unit 12, to write a short (750-800 words) essay expressing your views on the issue. (Now, read that last sentence again.) You do not have to use outside sources but you should cite the readings that you use. Keep it tight and focused. Use the Turnitin dropbox to attach your file. Review the detailed Turnitin Instructions on how to submit your assignments and how to review the Grademark comments (feedback) from your professor. You must turn in your paper by the deadline (see course calendar). No excuses! You can start NOW! Final Paper Due Friday, February 14, 11:59 pm. LATE papers will not be graded. Period.
The essay will be graded on the following rubric:
- Organization: Is the introduction clear? Do you provide an overview of your argument early? (20 points)
- Focus and detail: Do you stay on topic as you provide support for your argument? Is your argument clear and focused? (20 points)
- Voice: Do I hear you in the essay? Why do you hold these opinions? (20 points)
- Sentence structure, grammar, mechanics: This is not an English class but is your writing clear? (5 points)
- Use of class readings as sources: Refer to the class readings as you write. (35 points)