SOC 2302 A Claim of a Social Problem Essay
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SOC 2302 A Claim of a Social Problem Essay
For this assignment, you will look at a real claim that someone has made regarding an issue they believe is a social problem. Take a close look at their claim and analyze it according to vocabulary and information in our textbook. Your answers must be in essay format.
When necessary, you must reference, define, and cite concepts and vocabulary from the textbook. You must provide in-text citations, as well as two full citations at the end of your assignment. You are only citing two sources—the excerpt reading from Michelle Alexander’s book, The New Jim Crow, and the class textbook by Joel Best.
Write your essay in a separate document and upload that document to the turnitin.com link in the Assignment #1 folder
Word Count: At least 300 words. Overall Assignment Goals:
Evaluate a troubling condition the claims maker says is a social problem.
Analyze the claims maker’s rhetorical argument in accordance with the criteria of the class textbook (Ch. 2 is especially helpful).
Discuss various aspects of the claims maker’s argument in relation to the social problems process.
Practice using American Sociological Association (ASA) citation style.
The claims maker:
Michelle Alexander
Instructions
Read Michelle Alexander’s introductory excerpt from her book The New Jim Crow and answer the following questions in essay format.
* The excerpt reading is in the Assignment #1 Folder.
Paragraph 1—The Content: (4 points max)
Michelle Alexander makes the claim that the mass incarceration of Black Americans is a social problem because it has led to a new racial caste system.
Why do you think the author believes a new racial caste system in America is a social problem? (2 points max)
Tip: Recall the author’s description of a caste system.
Why do you think the author believes that the problem of mass incarceration of Black Americans should be considered a problem by all Americans? (2 points max)
Tip: Think about the elements the author suggests as consequences of her claim.
Paragraph 2—The Claim: (3 points max)
What is your reaction to the author’s claim? (i.e., do you find her claim convincing?)
(.5 points max)
Explain why you chose this answer. (.5 points max)
As noted in the textbook, all claims makers utilize rhetoric. Do you think the author’s rhetorical style appeals to emotions or reason (as defined in Ch.1 of the text) or both? (.5 points max)
you must reference, define, and cite the textbook’s vocabulary regarding rhetoric when answering this question.
Explain why you chose this answer. (.5 points max)
Is the author making her claim as an expert, activist, or both (as described in our textbook)? (Tip: Think about the traits she lists regarding her personal and professional background.) (.5 points max)
you must reference, define, and cite the textbook’s vocabulary regarding ‘expert claims makers and activist claims makers’ when answering this question.
Explain why you chose this answer. (.5 points max)
Paragraph 3—The Structure of the Claim; Grounds, Warrants, Conclusions: (3 points max)
you must reference, define, and cite the textbook’s vocabulary words—grounds, warrants, conclusions—when answering these questions.
What information and evidence about mass incarceration does the author use to establish the grounds that mass incarceration of Black Americans is a social problem? (1-point max)
What kind of warrants does the author use to justify why something must be done about the issue of mass incarceration of Black Americans? (1-point max)
What does the author conclude should be done to address the issue of the mass incarceration of Black Americans? (1-point max)
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE NO RESPONSE POOR / UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD EXCELLENT Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. 30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. 40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. 50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. 5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. 10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. 15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. 20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors 10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors 15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. 20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. 5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper 7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. 10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. GET THIS PROJECT NOW BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK TO PLACE THE ORDER
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