Sociology Mcdonaldization Homework

Now, here is an outline of how I will grade your written work on your four Journal Entries, each of which is worth 100 points:

         Introduction: 10 points

o   In the Introduction, state the purpose of your essay or presentation, and give a summary of what you’re going to say in the body of the paper (or presentation)

o   In other words, summarize what you’re going to tell me, and the sequence of topics you will cover in the body of your paper.

         Body:  60 points

o   The points you receive on the body will be based on how well you define and integrate the  course concepts into your presentation and your use of illustrative examples and/or research information.  I favor the use of examples for illustration of your points and to back up (where necessary) what you are asserting in your paper.

o   Make sure you answer ALL the questions stated in the Module instructions.  Though it may seem surprising, people often forget to make sure they have done this.

o   Though the papers have a word count associated with them (in the Syllabus), if it takes you more words to make your point clearly, use more words.

o   Don’t leave me hanging:  If you bring up a point and don’t follow up with a thorough presentation of its implications, don’t bring it up.

o   Don’t just assume that I know something—the objective here is for you to prove to me that you know it.

         Grammar:  10 points

o   This is self-explanatory

o   Use the Smarthinking link to get help with your writing if you need it. 

         Mechanics:  10 points

o   Is it easy to follow?

o   Do you talk about one thing at a time in each paragraph?

o   Does each paragraph have a “topic sentence”?

o   If you need help with this, a Smarthinking tutor can provide that, too.

         Conclusion:  10 points

o   Summarize what you just finished proving or illustrating; remind the reader (me, in this case) of why he or she read the paper in the first place

o   The more clearly you state the conclusion, the better

In Chapter 3, Ritzer describes how higher education is striving for greater efficiency and is becoming what he terms a McUniversity. Think about your own educational experience, and the choices you have made when it comes to education. Drawing on Ritzer’s description of the McUniversity in particular, analyze your experience looking at those elements that fit with a search for greater efficiency, and those that do not. Overall, would you say that your education experience is efficient, or not? How so?