4 pages essay, due June.21st

WRTG 101 Integration Paper Assignment

The case:

Choose one of the following or find your own video that shows examples of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y (Millennials), Generation Z. The case must be approved by your professor before you begin. No documentaries, select a case that shows examples of fictional people/characters.

TV series on Netflix – Great News, The Office

Movies – Parental Guidance, Three Weeks Three Kids, the Devil Wears Prada

TV series – Kim’s Convenience (CBC comedy about a Korean Canadian family)

The theory: (selected links)

Cagle, K. (2018, August 22). Rethinking millennials and generations beyond. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2018/08/22/rethinking-millennials-and-generations-beyond/#5f5a7fa71893

Ryback, R. (2016, February 22). From Baby Boomers to Generation Z: The generational gaps and their roles in society. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-truisms-wellness/201602/baby-boomers-generation-z

Its Education Asia (n.d.). Strauss-Howe generational theory – is it the new crystal ball?

https://www.itseducation.asia/article/strausshowe-generational-theory-is-it-the-new-crystal-ball-or-pseudoscience

Write a paper of at least 1,000 words (approximately 4 pages, double-spaced) paper that examines the case in light of the Generational Theory.

Your paper should follow the patterns we have learned in class and as outline in our Coursepack.

1. Short introduction of the social theory in general. (3-4 sentences)

2. Integration thesis statement (in the introduction)

3. Summary: A=B section – summarize the case briefly

4. Three or more body paragraphs that present your analysis. Each paragraph should refer to very specific details of the case and should quote from the theory.

5. Short conclusion re-stating the issue.

6. References page (theory sources provided above).

NOTE: Late assignments are penalized at 5% per day and must be uploaded to Turnitin. After four days, the essay will not be accepted.