Contemporary Issues



World Civilization II

Unit 8- Globalization

Research Paper

Research a global issue…

As a student of World Civilization II you will be able to research a topic from the list below that you feel strongly about. Pick a topic that interests you! You be responsible for a informal presentation concerning your topic starting during the first week of research. Please check with me before you start researching any topic. You will have ample time to research within the parameters of our class time. You will also be allotted computer lab time to work on the construction of your paper. THIS PAPER MUST BE IN MLA FORMAT. Your paper will be 4-7 pages in length and the assignment is worth 200 points.

Assignment Due Date Points

Set-Up Noodle Bib/Statement WK1 25 pts.

Living Outline -Word WK2 25 pts.

Work Cited-Noodle Bib WK3 25 pts.

Five References/Citations per Article MLA WK4 25 pts.

Final Paper-Word WK5 100 pts.

Possible Research Questions

Biological Weapons- Are biological weapons a threat to the modern world?

Al-Qaeda- Is the war on terror winnable?

Infectious Diseases- Are infectious diseases still a threat even with the advances of modern medicine?

International Trade- Does free trade benefit or harm nations?

Environmental Issues- Whose responsibility is it to address global environmental concerns?

Russian Organized Crime- What role does organized crime play in Russia?

Human Trafficking- Has the world rejected slavery?

Drug Trade- What role does drug trafficking play in developing nations?

Indian Economy- How has the growth of the Indian economy affected India’s social class structure?

Theocratic Iran- Can a theocracy become a democracy?

Role of Women in Islam- How do Muslim countries differ in their treatment of women?

World Markets- Does the West still control the world’s economy?

Tibet- Does China control Tibet?

Africa- Why do Africans continue to suffer from illness/diseases that have known treatments?

Abuse of Children- How should the West take action to protect children worldwide?

Taliban in Afghanistan- Is a war in Afghanistan winnable?

Modern Communism- Is communism a failed political experiment?

Iraqi Democracy- Will democracy work in Iraq?

North Korean Nuclear Weapons Program- Should the world (nations of the world) try to prevent nuclear proliferation?

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