Social Studies 20-1: Nationalism

Social Studies 20-1 Major Writing Assignment B. Wolfe

Social Studies 20-1: Nationalism

Written Response Assignment II

Examine the following source and complete the assignment. You are to choose one of the following quotations to write on. YOU ONLY NEED TO WRITE ONE ESSAY, NOT TWO. THIS IS NOT A SOURCE ANAYSIS THIS IS AN ESSAY. CHOOSE ONE OF THE QUOTES.

Assignment 1

OR

The world has changed in profound ways since the end of the Cold War, but I fear our conceptions of national interest have failed to follow suit. A new, broader definition of national interest is needed in the new century, which would induce states to find greater unity in the pursuit of common goals and values. In the context of many of the challenges facing humanity today, the collective interest is the national interest.

- Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations

Write an essay in which you:

· identify and demonstrate an understanding of the perspective(s) reflected in the source

· establish and argue a position in response to the question under discussion

· support your position and arguments by using evidence from your knowledge and understanding of Social Studies

Reminders for Writing

· Plan your essay

· Organize your essay in a manner that will best allow you to argue your position

· Proofread and edit your writing

All of your notes/outline for this position paper must be hand-written on the next page. These are the only notes that you will be allowed to bring with you and use on the day of the in-class essay.