Assignment: Introduction to East Asia
RESEARCH PROJECT (Global Engagement)
This is a Global Learning co-curricular activity.
You will write a research paper in which
a) you assess and critique a contemporary global issue in East Asia
b) you design and appraise 1-2 creative plans of action to solve it. ** By creative I don't mean crazy but: carefully thought, well researched, and applicable to the country you chose: China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea)
Purpose: This assignment is meant to help you analyzing a global issue, evaluating possible solutions, and designing a culturally viable solution.
Audience: You are writing this paper as if you were to present it at the 2019 United Nations Sustainable Development Summit.
Questions:
The following questions are intended to help you but you are not limited to responding them:
a. How does the global issue you selected affect your chosen country socially, economically, culturally, etc.? Discuss the following:
i. What is the present status of this issue? How severe is the situation? If so, how?
ii. Are the trends for this issue improving, worsening, or staying the same? How are the trends for this issue measured? Do these measurements indicate the situation is changing? If so, how?
b. How will other major issues (climate volatility, population growth, water scarcity, urbanization, energy demand, pollution, etc.) affect your chosen issue and the wellbeing of the community in the decades ahead?
c. Based on your research, give your recommendations on how to effectively address your selected issue in the country on which you have focused.
What Goals and policies, technologies, practices or investments do you recommend to solve this situation by 2020?
Describe one or more local projects in your focus country that could be scaled up successfully.
d. Give your suggestions for the appropriate role of communities, the national government, corporations and other organizations (United Nations, World Bank, international research agencies, non-governmental and civic organizations, etc.) in implementing your recommendations in your chosen country.
e. How should communities be involved as key players in implementing these recommendations?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.