Globalization is the process of the world becoming more connected. Like any process that involves economic choices, it has positive and negative consequences or benefits and drawbacks. China is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and it has experienced many consequences as a result of globalization. One severe consequence has been a sharp increase in air pollution. In an informative essay, describe the effects of globalization on air pollution in China’s largest cities, Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan, Your purpose in this essay is to educate your readers. This is a formal essay. Please do not use slang or contractions. Be neutral. Use outside research to gather anecdotes and data to help you demonstrate your findings. Look for air pollution data published by the Chinese government, articles that respond to pollution issues, population data, and historical trends to help support your findings. Be sure to cite your sources Paragraph #1: (18 points) Introduction- Start with a hook (quote, a fact, bold statement) to engage your reader. Give some brief background information about what globalization means. Develop a thesis statement: Describe your topic and purpose in a concise and precise way. Your introduction should provide a clear path for the rest of the essay. Paragraph #2: (18 points) Body- a first large city in China and the effects of globalization in that specific city. Give specific data about that city and examples as evidence. Paragraph #3: (18 points) Body – another second large city in China and the effects of globalization in that specific city. Give specific data about that city and examples as evidence. Paragraph #4: (18 points) Body – another third large city in China and the effects of globalization in that specific city. Give specific data about that city and examples as evidence. Paragraph #5: (18 points) – Conclusion- Briefly summarize the topic to connect back to the introduction. Sum up your main findings in a concise way. Point back to the original thesis statement. Present a final opinion.
