Summary
The U.S. Constitution does not provide for an official language, nor does it prevent individual states from establishing their own official languages. In fact, many states and cities in the United States have enacted laws that make English the official language. Although most people will speak English as the primary language of the United States, the United States is actually a multilingual and multicultural country with a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. As a result, the question of whether or not to make English an official language has given rise to several debates with differing viewpoints.
some opponents argue that making English the official language would exclude non-English speaking races and new immigrants, and that the government should provide multiple language options to ensure equitable access to opportunities and services for all. As a major country of immigration, the United States sees many new immigrants from around the world each year, some of whom are not native speakers of English. When they first arrive, the language barrier can make life very difficult for them. For example, when they want to go out to eat, they are unable to communicate their needs to the restaurant staff; when they are sick, they are unable to explain their condition to the doctor. Offering the option of multiple languages can be very effective in helping these newcomers at this time.
At the same time, the availability of multilingual services has become an important factor in attracting businesspeople from all over the world to do business here. Although English has become a common language for international business communication, there is no guarantee that everyone will have a good grasp of it. Therefore, providing multilingual services can help businesspeople who are not fluent in English to communicate more confidently and efficiently. Some countries or regions have distinctive business cultures and ways of communicating that allow business travelers to adapt more easily to the local environment and do business using their native language. Offering multilingual services can also increase customer loyalty, as they may prefer to deal with a business that can provide consulting services in the language they use.
In addition, some proponents argue that making English the official language will help new immigrants integrate more quickly into American society and that learning English is an important part of cultural integration because it allows immigrants to communicate with native English speakers and to participate fully in American culture. Failure to learn English can easily result in a permanent economic and social underclass. Many politicians often advertise that they can help new immigrants of their own ethnicity by expressing their views and needs. But sometimes these politicians’ express statements that contradict this because of the disadvantage that newcomers do not speak English. Therefore it is so important to have a good command of the English language. In addition, immigrants who learn English are more likely to be economically successful and to contribute to the country's economy. In other words, the ability to communicate fluently in English can help break the cycle of poverty that many immigrants experience.
Overall, this is a compelling and hotly debated topic with both pro and con factions. Whatever the outcome, the United States should abide by the principles of cultural and linguistic diversity and strive to preserve national unity and cohesion without sacrificing the interests of any group.
3 thoughts on “Essay Draft–Yuxin liu”
1. Does the draft include a thesis statement/ conclusion? What is it? Is it clearly stated and arguable?
Yes, the thesis statement is, as a result, the question of whether or not to make English an official language has
given rise to several debates with differing viewpoints.
2. Does everybody paragraph begin with a premise/ topic sentence that supports the thesis?
Yes, Premise 1: As a major country of immigration, the United States sees many new immigrants from around the world each year, some of whom are not native English speakers. It is not convenient for them to live when they first arrive.
3. Does each body paragraph include relevant supporting evidence? Explain.
Yes, the information on immigration.
4. Does the draft include 3 sources, at least two of which are from the CQ Researcher or Opposing Viewpoints/ BMCC database?
Yes, there are at least three sources included
5. Does the research support the author’s thesis without replacing their voice? For example, if there is a quote, is it explained and analyzed?
Yes, the information supports the thesis.
6. Does the author include at least 1 opposing viewpoint, followed by a refutation? Explain.
some opponents argue that making English the official language would exclude non-English speaking races and the Opposing viewpoint in this summary is new immigrants and that the government should provide multiple language options to ensure equitable access to opportunities and services for all. The refutation is making English the official language will help new immigrants integrate more quickly into American society and that learning English is an important part of cultural integration because it allows immigrants to communicate with native English speakers and to participate fully in American culture.
7. Is it clear who the audience is/who the draft is addressed to?
The audience is addressed to everyone.
8. Is the draft well-organized?
yes, this draft is properly structured.
9. What are the strengths of this draft?
The strengths are coherence and organization.
10. Do you have any other comments or suggestions?
I do not have any other comments or suggestions. I liked this summary.
1. The essay does include a thesis statement, which is that the question of whether or not to make English an official language in the United States has given rise to several debates with differing viewpoints. It is stated clearly.
2. Yes, every body paragraph begins with a premise/topic sentence that supports the thesis.
3. Yes, each body paragraph includes relevant supporting evidence, such as examples and statistics, to support the premise/topic sentence.
4. It is not clear if the draft includes at least three sources
5. In your essay I don’t see any quotes or in-text citations, but it does use examples and statistics to support the author’s thesis without replacing their voice.
6. Yes, the essay includes an opposing viewpoint, which is that making English the official language would exclude non-English speaking races and new immigrants. He refutes this by arguing that providing multilingual services can help these newcomers and that learning English is important for cultural integration.
7. It is not clear who the specific audience is the essay is speaking too but I assume its to the general public.
8. The draft is well-organized with clear topic sentences, supporting evidence, and transitions between paragraphs.
9. The strengths of this draft include a clear thesis statement, well-organized body paragraphs, and use of examples and statistics to support arguments.
10. One suggestion for improvement would be to include in-text citations to show the sources used in the essay. And you should also be more clear on who the audience is.
1. The thesis statement in this draft is not explicitly stated, but it can be inferred from the overall argument that the United States should preserve cultural and linguistic diversity while maintaining national unity and cohesion.
2. Yes, each body paragraph begins with a premise or topic sentence that supports the overall argument.
3. Yes, each body paragraph includes relevant supporting evidence. For example, the draft provides examples of how multilingual services can benefit newcomers to the United States and how learning English can contribute to economic success and social integration.
4. The draft does not mention specific sources or cite any references, so it is unclear if it includes 3 sources or if they are from CQ Researcher or Opposing Viewpoints/BMCC database.
5. The draft does not include any direct quotes or citations, so there is no analysis of quotes or evidence from other sources.
6. The draft does not include any opposing viewpoints or refutations.
7. It is not explicitly clear who the audience is or who the draft is addressed to.
8. The draft has a clear organization with paragraphs that each focus on a specific supporting point. However, there could be further improvement in terms of transitions between paragraphs and overall flow of the argument.
9. The strengths of this draft include providing examples and arguments from both sides of the debate, highlighting the benefits of multilingual services and learning English, and emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural and linguistic diversity while maintaining national unity.
10. It would be helpful to provide specific references to sources and to include opposing viewpoints with refutations to strengthen the argument. Additionally, clarifying the intended audience and addressing potential counterarguments would enhance the overall effectiveness of the draft.