Library Research Assistance

 Using Subject Guides to Research Information about Countries

Subject/Country/Student

African Studies/Guinea/Asif

Diversity Issues/Sri Lanka/Kim

General Ethnic Studies/Republic of South Korea/Luke

Popular Culture/Malaysia/Ying Ying

• Find Articles, Journals, Magazines and Newspapers
• Find Facts, Definitions, Overviews
• Find Maps and Atlases
• Find Statistics
• Use Research Guides and Style Manuals
• Use Web Resources
• Library Information

 I try to find some information about Malaysia, but I can’t find the thing I want to. I changed the topic as Malaysian culture; I still can’t find some useful information.  Even though there showed some information about Malaysia, but they are not specific. Usually I use those web sites below:

1.     Google Search - www.Google.com

2.     Baidu - http://www.baidu.com/

3.     Wikipedia - http://www.wikipedia.org/

4.     Cia World Facebook - https://www.cia.gov

Group Members
Kim
Yingying
Luke
Asif

steps for interviewing

1.       Prepare my interview’s questions well.

2.       Look for the places where there are many international students.

3.       Find the interviewees and ask them the questions which we have already prepared.

4.       Then record and conduct our interviews.

5.       It is better to take a video to record the whole interview.

6.       Write the country report and do some researches.

7.       Keep in touch with my interviewees; make sure we can get enough information from them.

8.        Arrange the information we have gotten and complete it.

9.       Write process description.

10.   Write my personal review

11.   Post everything  needed into Blog.

Interview objectives for Yingying Nan

      As international students, they have unusual experiences here, since to different cultures between their country and here. By the interviews, I can know what experiences they have, and what ideas about studying here. Besides, I can learn the differences of culture between two countries. I can widen my vision and gain knowledge.

14 questions

1.      Do you think it will be easy to find a job after college?

2.       What was the hardest thing about transitioning to the U.S.? (Culture shock)

3.       Why did you decide to come to SCSU instead of studying or working in your own country?

4.       How does the climate in your home country compare to here?

5.      Who takes care of the finances in your family?

6.      What is your opinion of the American diet? Kill it.  Delicious greasy pizza.

7.      What are some cultural differences between your country and here?

8.      How do you think people here?

9.      What is the most interesting thing you have experienced during your time studying at SCSU?

10.  What are the major festivals in your country?

11.  Where will you work after you graduate from college? Go back your country or stay at USA?

12.  What are differences of education system between your country and here?

13.  How difficult for you to learn English?

14.  What do you miss most in your country?

Group 2 Categorized Interview Questions

Education

What is your major?

Do you think it will be easy to find a job in future?

What is university in your country like?

What are your plans for after graduation?

Why did you choose to study in St. Cloud?

How long have you been learning English?
How many languages can you speak?

Thoughts about USA

How do you think of people here?

How does your culture differ from the culture in the U.S.?

What are the things you enjoy most about the U.S.?

If you could visit any place in the U.S., where would it be?

What is something about the USA that surprised you?

Difficulties
Did you face any language barriers?

Did you face any cultural shock after coming to the USA?

Did you face any difficulty adjusting to the Minnesotan winter?

Do you think that learning English is difficult?

What was the hardest thing about transitioning to the U.S.?

Life at SCSU

Do you like SCSU?

How do you get along with your roommate/s?

Where do you live? Dorm/Apartment/House?

Have you made a lot of friends here?

What is the most interesting thing you have experienced during your time studying at SCSU?

General
When did you arrive in the USA?

Have you traveled to other states since you came to America?

Do you have a job in the U.S.?

What is your favorite American food?

How many countries have you visited?

 

Country information

What are the main religious groups in your country?

What are the major festivals in your country?

What is your country’s climate?

What are the main sources of transportation in your country?

20 questions for international students

1.       What is your name?

2.       Where are you from?

3.       When did you come to America?

4.       Why do you choose to study in St.Cloud State University?

5.       Do you like St.Cloud?

6.       How do you deal with this cold weather here?

7.       How long will you be staying here?

8.       What is your majoy?

9.       Why do you choose this majoy?

10.   Do you think it is easy to find a job in future?

11.   Do you live in campuse or off campuse?

12.   Do you miss your family?

13.   Do you have made many new friends?

14.   Do you like American food?

15.   Have you been to other countries before you came to America?

16.   Do you think that learning English is difficult?

17.   Have you travelled to other states since you came to America?

18.   How do you think of people here?

19.   Is there something leaving deeply impression on your mind?

20.   What is your favourite color?

Global Communication Group 2 Outline

Thesis StatementGlobal communication has greatly affected the interaction between countries around the globe in both positive and negative ways.

Introduction

1)      What is global communication?

2)      How has it developed?

Body

1)      What are the positive aspects?

a)      Social aspects

b)      Economic/Political aspects

c)       Educational aspects

d)      Cultural aspects

2)      What are the negative aspects?

a)      Social aspects

b)      Economic/Political aspects

c)       Educational aspects

d)      Cultural aspects

3)      Future predictions

a)      Advances in technology will open up new forms of global communication

b)      Advances in bilingualism globally

Conclusion

1)      Summarize what global communication is

2)      Restate positive and negative aspects and future predictions

3)      Conclude final thoughts