Sociology homework help

11/30/2020 Topic: Work and the Economy Discussion
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due Nov 30
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Discussion: Work and the Economy
Visit this website to play the game “Spent” (http://playspent.org/) . Walk through each of the
scenarios to see how long you can make it without running out of money.
STEP 1: After completing the Spent activity, consider how the economy impacts wages, and the effect
that has on society. Write a blog post responding to the prompt: “I think the minimum wage in our state
should be _________, because…” Provide evidences and examples, and include links to at least ONE
relevant news article that helps support your claim. Your post should be a minimum of 250 words.
STEP 2: Return to the discussion to post on at least one classmates’ posts, of at least 75 words.
Rubric
Discussion Grading
Criteria Ratings Points
Timeliness
2.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
2.0 pts
Sociologic
al
Concepts
3.0 pts
Excellent job
applying concepts
and theories from
the chapter reading
to an analysis of
the topic.
2.0 pts
Good job
applying
concepts and
theories from the
chapter reading
to an analysis of
the topic.
1.0 pts
Adequately applies
some concepts and
theories from the
chapter reading to an
analysis of the topic.
0.0 pts
Does not apply
concepts and
theories from the
chapter reading
to an analysis of
the topic.
3 pts.
Sociologic
al
Analysis
3.0 pts
Excellent job
applying the
sociological
perspective to an
analysis of the
topic.
2.0 pts
Good job
applying the
sociological
perspective to an
analysis of the
topic.
1.0 pts
The analysis of the
topic is either primarily
descriptive, or is nonsociological.
0.0 pts
Fails to properly
respond to or
analyze the
topic.
3 pts.
Response
to
2.0 pts
A thoughtful
response to
1.0 pts
An adequate
response to
0.0 pts
no response to
classmates
2 pts.
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es
classmate(s)
post(s) which
provides critical
feedback
addressing the
sociological themes
raised in the
assignment.
classmate(s)
post(s) that
provides
supportive or
encouraging
commentary but
that does not
adequately
engage the
sociological
themes raised in
the assignment.
post(s).
total 10
pts.
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