SOCI 406.SECCV95 SOCIOLOGY OF THE CITY FALL 2020

October 15, 2020

Description

J.L. Hudgins, PHD, Instructor DISCUSSION QUIZ

INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer any five (5) of the following questions completely. Most questions require more than one answer. Your completed QUIZ should not exceed FOUR (4) double-spaced Pages. Please use text references to support your answers. Please send the completed document to me at the email address above as a word document attachment. Do not use Blackboard to submit your answers. Each fully correct answer is worth 20 points.

The completed QUIZ is due by 5:00pm Tuesday October 20, 2020

1. Durkheim’s Division of Labor is a good way to understand the Industrial Revolution. How is this relevant to the development of cities?
2. W.E.B DuBois discussed the role of race in the development of cities. How did race and slavery factor into the development of cities like Baltimore?
3. Discuss a significant difference between modern western cities and cities in the developing world (Africa, South America, and Asia)?
4. What about the history of vacant houses in Baltimore helps explain the current situation with housing and housing issues in Baltimore?
5. What are the similarities between the history of illegal drugs in Baltimore and the current drug situation in Baltimore?
6. What is meant by the Black “Butterfly” and the White “L” in describing Baltimore? What are some of the consequences?
7. The current president of the United States has a history of denigrating Baltimore. Is that en effective political strategy? Why or why not?
8. Why are city residents more vulnerable to Covid-19?

Grading Rubrics

Critical Elements

Distinguished

(100%)

Proficient

(85%)

Basic

(70%)

Below Expectations

(50%)

Non-Performance

(0%)

Thesis Statement

Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.

The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Counter Argument

Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.

The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Conclusion

– Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.

Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.

Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.

Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.

The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.