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Assignment Details
Open Date
Sep 5, 2016 1:00 AM
Graded?
Yes
Points Possible
25.0
Resubmissions Allowed?
Yes
Remaining Submissions
2
Attachments checked for originality?
Yes
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Assignment Instructions
Write a 3-5 page, double spaced paper on 1 of the following
topics. The essay should be in APA format and it should be properly
cited. You can find APA resources in the Forums area of our classroom, in
our online library, and here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Our online library is a great place to find academic sources ⦠and our library
explains what is considered an academic source and what is considered a
âpopularâ source.
Topic:
Using at least two academic sources in addition to our text,
compare and contrast Gilmanâs theory as to the oppression of women in
patriarchy with Marxâs theory as to how and why workers are oppressed under
capitalism. What similarities do you see in their arguments? What are
the differences in these two theories of oppression?
Or
Topic:
Using at least two academic sources in addition to our text,
compare and contrast Simmelâs notion of the stranger with Du Boisâs notion of
double consciousness. What similarities do these concepts share? How
are they different? Be sure to discuss Du Bois concept of the veil.
I strongly encourage the use of our online library.
Note: your final grade on this assignment will be based on the grading criteria
listed in each rubric level.
Disclaimer:
“Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you
and your instructor will receive the results.”
This Assignment meets the following course objectives:
Compare
Simmel’s individual culture and objective culture to Weber’s iron cage.
Describe
Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s theory of gender stratification in relation to
the economy and the family and compare it to Marx’s analysis of the labor
relations in capitalist society.
Explain
the meaning of Feminist Standpoint Theory and offer an analysis of how it
offers insight into the work of DuBois.
Interpret
Du Bois’s theoretical contributions in the area of race, particularly the
concepts of the veil and double consciousness.
Explain
how group size and social distance affect social interaction.
Grading Rubric
Criteria
Exemplary
Good
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Purpose
(2pt)
The writerâs central purpose or argument is readily
apparent to the reader.
(2pt)
The writing has a clear purpose or argument, but may
sometimes digress from it.(1.9-1pt)
The central purpose or argument is not consistently
clear throughout the paper.
(0.9-0.1pt)
The purpose or argument is generally unclear.
(0pt)
Content
(8pt)
Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate
information that clearly supports a central purpose or argument and shows a
thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains
important insights.
(8pt)
Information provides reasonable support for a central
purpose or argument and displays evidence of a basic analysis of a
significant topic. Reader gains some insights.
(7.9-5pt)
Information supports a central purpose or argument at
times. Analysis is basic or general. Reader gains few insights.
(4.9-1pt)
Central purpose or argument is not clearly identified.
Analysis is vague or not evident. Reader is confused or may be misinformed.
(0.9-0pt)
Organization
(3pt)
The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose
or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked
to each other. The reader can follow the line of reasoning.
(3pt)
The ideas are arranged logically to support the central
purpose or argument. They are usually clearly linked to each other.
For the most part, the reader can follow the line of reasoning.
(2.9-2pt)
In general, the writing is arranged logically, although
occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear
about what writer intends.
(1.9-1pt)
The writing is not logically organized.
Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot
identify a line of reasoning and loses interest.
(0.9-0pt)
Tone
(3pt)
The tone is consistently professional and appropriate
for an academic research paper.
(3pt)
The tone is generally professional. For the most
part, it is appropriate for an academic research paper.
(2.9-2pt)
The tone is not consistently professional or appropriate
for an academic research paper.
(1.9-0.1pt)
The tone is unprofessional. It is not appropriate for
an academic research paper.
(0pt)
Grammar, Spelling, Writing Mechanics (punctuation,
italics, capitalization, etc.)
(4pt)
The writing is free or almost free of errors.
(4-3pt)
There are occasional errors, but they donât represent a
major distraction or obscure meaning.
(2.9-2pt)
The writing has many errors, and the reader is
distracted by them.
(1.9-1pt)
There are so many errors that meaning is obscured.
The reader is confused and stops reading.
(0.9-0pt)
Length
(3pt)
Paper is the number of pages specified in the
assignment.
(3pt)
Paper has fewer pages than specified in the assignment.
(2.9-0pt)
Use of Most Recent Edition of the APA Style Manual
(2pt)
APA format is used accurately and consistently in the
paper and on the âReferencesâ page.
(2pt)
APA format is used with minor errors.
(1.9-1.5pt)
There are frequent errors in APA format.
(1.4-0.1pt)
Format of the document is not recognizable as APA.
(0pt)
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