Write a 3-5 page, double spaced paper on ONE of the following topics. The essay should be in APA format and it should be properly cited. You can find APA resources in the Resources area of our classroom, in our online library, and here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Paper must include a cover page, abstract, body and bibliography page.
USING AT LEAST TWO ACADEMIC SOURCES IN ADDITION TO OUR TEXT, explain Simmel’s thesis regarding the growth of objective culture at the expense of individual culture. Discuss the main similarities and differences between Simmel’s views on individual culture and Weber’s views on the iron cage of bureaucracy. topics of discussion for examples can be gender (men, woman, transgender), marriage (defined as between a man and woman vs post modern same-sex) or race.
Grading Rubric:
Criteria
Exemplary
Good
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Purpose
(2pt)
The writer’s 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
(5pt)
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.
(5pt)
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.
(4.9-4pt)
Information supports a central purpose or argument at times. Analysis is basic or general. Reader gains few insights.
(3.9-1pt)
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
(5pt)
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.
(5pt)
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.
(4.9-4pt)
In general, the writing is arranged logically, although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear about what writer intends.
(3.9-1pt)
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
(4pt)
The tone is consistently professional and appropriate for an academic research paper.
(4pt)
The tone is generally professional. For the most part, it is appropriate for an academic research paper.
(3.9-3pt)
The tone is not consistently professional or appropriate for an academic research paper.
(2.9-0.1pt)
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.
(2.9-3pt)
There are occasional errors, but they don’t 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 more or 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 “References” 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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