Writing Assignment 2: Developing a TED Talk on Cultural Borders and IdentityAssignment Overview The section below outlines the specific requirement of this assignment.Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to:1.Read and respond to college-leveltexts.2.Compose college-level writing.3.Conduct research.4.Develop an informed argument that is supported by evidence and analysis5.Present an engaging and convincing argument to an intended audienceTask: Throughout our course, you have watched multiple TED talks on a variety of subjects. In your reflections, many of you have expressed that these talks have made an impression on you and your attitudes. TED talks are powerful, they are engaging, and they make an argument. Now, it’s time to develop a TED talk of your very own. The goal of a TED talk is to “seek a deeper understanding of the world.” Those involved in TED talks believe in the “power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. Given by the “world’s most inspired thinkers,” TED talks encourage the building of a “community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.”

Prompt: Your job is to write a script for a TED talk on the subject of cultural borders and they way they influence one’s sense of identity. Your TED talk should: •Begin with a story that will engage and grabthe audience’s attention•Include a main claim/give an argumentabout how living within or crossing different cultural borders shapes or forms our identities•Include three sub-claims that connect toyour main claim. Each sub-claim should be supported by evidence from your personal experiences and from the sources we have read in class.•You should use at least three outside sources.•End with a concluding thought that leaves the audiencethinking.*I will provide support in help writing each of these requirements, so don’t panic if it sounds like a lot right now.NOTE: Since you are citing sources, the script (written version) of your TED talk should include your Works Cited page.Additional Requirements: •Your TED talk script should be a minimum of 4-5pages, double spaced in writtenform.•Your TED talk script should include a WorksCited page, which does NOT count towardsthe 5 page requirement.•Your TED talk script should be formatted inMLA.•Your TED talk script should be largely free ofgrammatical errors in its written form.•This assignment is worth 100 points. You can earn 15 points extra credit ifyou record yourself giving the TED talk as a speech and send me the video.•There will be a separate, extra credit submission link if you choose to record yourself giving your speech. •No one will see it but me; however, it should be a carefully made video that isengaging and clear, not just you reading your script with your head down.