Vocabulary
What is a source?
A book or article which gives information
What does "SDGs" mean?
Sustainable Development Goals
Who made the SDGs?
The United Nations
What is poverty?
the situation of being poor
What information is in a citation?
the author's family name and year
It's a section which has all the sources that were used
references
What is the goal of SDG 1?
eliminating poverty
When is the deadline for the SDGs?
2030
Which groups of people have the biggest problems with poverty in Japan?
Children and single mothers
What does a citation tell the reader?
that some information came from a source
It means you can do something forever
sustainable
What can individual people do to help with SDGs?
recycling, saving energy, and volunteering
What should developing countries focus on?
Building hospitals, schools, and clean water systems
Why is it difficult for single mothers to escape poverty?
It's difficult to find jobs, and women earn less money than men.
How can you see the difference between Western style normal and Western style academic?
Western style academic always has a comma.
What is paraphrasing?
same meaning, different words
What major world event was a big problem for SDGs?
The coronavirus pandemic
What should developed countries focus on?
Helping poor countries and improving the environment
According to the government's plan, how much money would a family with 2 children get per month?
0 yen
What language is "et al." from and what does it mean?
It's from Latin. It means "and others."
What's the purpose of using sources?
To make your writing stronger.
Which 3 types of problems do SDGs focus on?
environmental, social, and economic
Why should developed and developing countries focus on different things?
Developed countries have different needs. They don't need to build hospitals, education, and clean water, so they should help developing countries and focus on the environment.
What is Japan's poverty rate?
Where can you find the references section?
at the end of the article