sociology

For this weeks assignment you will need to complete both Topic 1 and Topic 2.  Within Topic 1 you will only need to choose 1 of the movements to discuss.  You only need to create 1 post with both topics included.

Topic 1. 

For this assignment I would like you to research and discuss one of the following social movements. What are the basic tenets of the movements? What are the Pro’s and Con’s? How would the successful completion of the movement alter our social structure. And finally, what is your opinion of the movement. Please provide legitimate information concerning the movements rather than a opinion essay. You can provide you opinion of the movement at the end but you will need to utilize sources of information that correctly describe the idea.

Choose 1 of the following.

Fair Tax

School Vouchers

Gun Control/Ownership

Topic 2.

Population Control: Read the article "The Boiling Frog Theory" and provide a response to the author's message concerning the relationship between food availability and population growth

There will be no need to respond to your peers posts unless you want to.  Only your original thread will be graded.

Format as follows

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Each topic should be 1 full page of text - Equivalent to 1 page in Word with single spacing (600-700 words). You will need to have a minimum of 1300 words for the total assignment.

Rubric

Some Rubric (4)Some Rubric (4)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMinimum Length of 650 Words5.0 ptsFull Marks4.0 pts80%3.0 pts60%2.0 pts40%1.0 pts20%0.0 ptsNo Marks5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling and Grammar5.0 ptsFull Marks3.0 ptsFew Errors2.0 ptsMany Errors1.0 ptsNeeds to be proofread completely0.0 ptsNo Marks5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpecific TopicsDid the student address the topic being presented5.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations and ReferencesDid the student provide outside sources of information5.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks5.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0PreviousNext