Group Three-Library topic-course guide

Group Three-Library topic-course guide

Publised 2011-02-16, http://research.stcloudstate.edu/courses.phtml researched on 2/22/11

"Things you are comparing / contrasting?"(stcloudstate.edu/courses)
Paraphrase of:Publisher unknown, http://www.credoreference.com/home.do researched on 2/22/11

Credo Reference-Provides a back ground of a topic you want to research. Also, has a lot of different options that produce quality information. Very convenient for student because of the fact that you only have to type in key words to start a research.
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Works Cited
Paraphrase of: http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/topic/actionWin?limiter=&displayGroups=&query=&prodId=OVIC&userGroupName=&action=e&windowstate=normal&catId=GALE%7C00000000LVWW&scanId=&display-query=&mode=view retrieved 2/22/11

Gives you different viewpoints.
Opposing Viewpoints- Allows you to view different sides of a controversial topic. Provides information to try and persuade you to one side or the other.
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Opposing Arguements
Begin Paraphrase: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/search/?q=globalization .

Scholarly vs. Popular Materials Guide (NCSU)-Provides articles from scholars, and articles from magazines
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Citing Sources
Paraphrase of: Publised 2011-02-16, http://libdata.stcloudstate.edu/page.phtml?page_id=150 retrieved 2/22/11

Citation styles-Allows students to view different types of MLA, and APA, and also gives examples. Their are examples of the different forms that can be looked at.
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processes of the interview

1) write down the objectives about the interview.
2) write  down my questions and ask my close friends how they think about those, is that good enough or not.
3) call my Korea friends and ask them if they can be my interviewee.
4) make a perfect time with them to have the interview.
5) buy some food and drink for the interview.
6) have the interviews.
7)use my Iphone to video all the processes of the interview
8) reviw the videos.
9) writer the report as first draft.
10) write the final draft.

Interview objectives for Xiaoping Zhao

Learn about the interviewee’s country or home.

Learn about the interviewee’s personal life and daily life.

Learn about how the interviewee thinks about the USA.

Learn about what kind of life and job they want to have.

My final qustions for interview.

                      

1.Do you think it will be easy to find a job after college?

2.What was the hardest thing about transitioning to the U.S.? (Culture shock)

3.Why did you decide to come to SCSU instead of studying or working in your own country?

4.What are some cultural differences between your country and here?

5.Who takes care of the finances in your family?

6.What were your preconceptions about the US before coming here and how have they changed?

7.What are your personal experiences with racism since coming to the US?

8.Do you have a religion? What is that?

9.What kind of job are you looking for?

10. How much is your ideal salary?

11.What is the most important thing in your life?

12.Can you describe your own country for me?

13.How long did you speak English?

14.What do you like to do for fun in your own country and here?

Group Three Questions

Cultural

What is the most famous food in your country?

 What is the difference between the U.S. and your own country in people’s life style?

Could you compare the teaching method between the U.S. and your own country? What is the main difference?

 Can you describe your own country for me?

How do you celebrate your traditional festivals here?

Family

 How many people are there in your family?

How old are your siblings?

Do you get along with your siblings?

        Study Abroad

When did you decide to come to the SCSU? (after high-school /college /undergraduate)

Why did you decide to come to the SCSU for studying instead of studying or working in your own country?

 Do you feel alone when you stay at here? (Missing your own country /your family /you friends/ feeling helpless)

Will you go back to your own country after graduating from SCSU or continue your studies in the U.S.

How many students at SCSU come from your country?

Did you experience the culture shock?

Personal

What's your major?

What's your religious belief?

How do you feel the weather in Minnesota?

Did you join in any club or organization?

 How long did you speak English?

 What do you think you are good at?

What kind of job are you looking for?

How much is your ideal salary?

Do you like animals?

What do you like to do for fun?

      Are you adapting the American food now?

20 questions for interview

1. What is your name?

2. Where are you from?

3. How long you got US?

4. How long did you speak English?

5. Why you choose US for abroad education?

6. Do you have a religion?

7. What do you think you are good at?

8, What is your major?

9. What kind of job are you looking for?

10. How much is your ideal salary?

11.Do you want stay here after graduate?

12. Can you describe your own country for me?

13. Is there any companies that you really want to work for?

14. Are you the only child in your family?

15. Do you want kids after you got married?

16. Do you like animals?

17. What do you like to do for fun?

18. What is the most important thing in your life?

19. Do you have any work experience?

20. Are you good at computer?

group outline #3

Topic: Global communication and its effects on the world.

Thesis:  Global communication is beneficial to the development of the world.

I.Global communication helps economies.

a.Companies can expand their borders.

b.Global markets offer cheaper products and low paid labor.

c.Global Economic Organization

II.Technology has helped to promote global communication.

a.Global relationships are easier due to technology.

b.Phones, emails and internet have made interaction easier.

c.Technology has speed up shipping goods.

III.Global communication has helped to improve cultural
      exchange

a.Different cultures can interact in the same school.

b.Nations can learn how to better themselves by how other countries do things.

c.People open their minds.

Conclusion:  The development of global communication has helped to shape today’s world.