FOR KIM WOODS***HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
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Essay
Write an essay that responds to the following questions. Before completing this assignment, please review the rubric and requirements for this essay in the Course Grading and Rubrics menu item under Course Home.
Write a minimum of two paragraphs for each of the following topics: (In many cases, it might take several well written paragraphs to successfully present your answer to the questions, topics, or issues AND display evidence of critical thinking.)
1. Describe the ways in which Marx's terms proletariat and worker alienation can be applied to employees in the working class. (Chapter 7)
2. Discuss the four (4) types of "capital resources" and the prospects of that capital for the working-class. (Chapter 7)
3. Explain in detail "who is poor" – by discussing the concept of the “absolute threshold of poverty” and the “official U.S. measure of poverty” and the weaknesses (criticism) of the U.S. official measure. (Chapter 8)
4. Describe the factors impacting poor people's access to employment. (Chapter 8)
Title: Social Inequality and Social Stratification in the United States
Authors: Christopher B. Doob
Publisher: Pearson Education
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Essay Assignment Rubric
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Knowledge and Understanding |
You must be able to answer the questions/topics in a thoughtful and precise manner that demonstrates you have read, analyzed, and evaluated the material in the text. This includes clearly identifying elements that are required as part of the question/topic. Always try and answer questions/topics with a "sociological perspective" - a view and vocabulary consistent with learning the key concepts and terms of Sociology. Your answers must demonstrate your ability to analyze and critically evaluate the concepts and their relationships. You are ALWAYS encouraged to support your answers with supplemental materials beyond the textbook. Make sure you use the APA Style to correctly reference ANY sources beyond the textbook. |
35 |
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Writing Style and Word Processing |
Writing Style Keep in mind, that this is an "essay" assignment. Your answers need to be clearly written paragraphs, not one or two sentences. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused, not long and rambling. If an answer has multiple parts (like identify two (2) of something) EACH part should be a SEPARATE, well written paragraph. You should be able to use college-level vocabulary appropriate to the course and content. Use the APA Style for ANY citations OTHER than the textbook, no need to cite the textbook in your answers. Word Processing You must be able to use word processing skills and techniques to make the assignment easy to read and follow. This includes, at a bare minimum, numbering answers to correspond to the question numbers and space between each numbered answer. Inclusion of bullets and such can be a vital skill to aid in the ease of reading and grading. Using a word processor with a spell checker is a must, misspelled words (typos) will prevent all points be awarded. |
10 |
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Total Points Possible |
45 |
