Journal

The questions below are designed to elicit individual, that is, your responses to what you have read and internalized from the reading. You are also encouraged to add whatever thoughts you have on the chapter you have just read. This is a journal, after all! As with the discussion boards, your responses to the questions should be in paragraph form and include “I” statements. The more you show me, your instructor, that you see Ritzer’s principles of McDonaldization around you and in your own life, the better your score will be. Remember, the journals and discussion boards are worth more than other assignments. Resources for the Assessment: Textbook reading: Ritzer– Chapter 6: Irrationality: The Basic Dimensions Optional reading: Ritzer - Epilogue: McDonaldization in the Age of Covid-19 Within the minimum requirements of one paragraph answers for each question, discuss the following: What is the irrationality of rationality? Give two examples of it from your own experience. Ritzer says that the efficiency of McDonaldization does not ordinarily save consumers money. Explain, discussing several of the examples from your text. See if you can develop two original examples that support his claims. See if you can also come up with two original examples that show how McDonaldization does save the consumer money. What did Max Weber mean by disenchantment (p. 141)? Do you agree with his prediction that the Western world has grown increasingly disenchanted? Why or why not? What, if anything, is still enchanted? What is dehumanization? How is it a consequence of the McDonaldization process? What are some ways that it could be overcome, or at least alleviated? Finally, what have you learned from the Ritzer text? Explain! Optional: Include your thoughts on the Epilogue. Conventions: As this is a journal, you are not required to write in APA style, but conventions (MUGS errors), such as mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling, will be part of your overall grade. Submit your journal as a Word document. The journal assignments are designed to prompt personal reflections on the questions. The aim is for you to apply what you're learning from the Ritzer text to your own life, not to provide objective or academic responses that result from research using an outside source such as AI. Using AI to answer the journal questions would be a violation of the University’s Academic Integrity PolicyLinks to an external site.. Your unique thoughts and insights are what your instructor for this class values. Rubric Journal Rubric Journal Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReponses show a clear understanding of each chapter (or chapters) in the text 35 pts Excellent Entries demonstrate a complete understanding of the subject matter from each chapter including Ritzer's principles as evidenced by a discussion of the subject matter through multiple examples explaining it. 31.5 pts Good Entries demonstrate an understanding of most of the subject matter from each chapter including Ritzer's principles as evidenced by a discussion of the subject matter and several examples given to explain it. 28 pts Fair Entries show a limited understanding of the chapters as evidenced by some chapters either not being discussed or being discussed in vague or shallow terms. Some examples given to explain Ritzer's principles. 26.83 pts Below Expectations Entries show a lack of understanding of the chapter materials and Ritzer's theories. 23.33 pts Novice No entries made! 35 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Week's Questions 35 to >31.5 pts Excellent All core questions answered in detail. The writer goes beyond the given requirements 31.5 to >30.33 pts Good All core questions answered. 30.33 to >28.0 pts Fair Two of three core questions are answered or three of four core questions are answered. 28 to >23.33 pts Below Expectations Only one of the core questions answered. 23.33 to >0 pts Novice No entries made! 35 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections to the Material 20 to >19.0 pts Excellent Deep personal connections are made to what you are learning and your own thoughts and understanding of the text. You extrapolate the text not only into your own life but into/onto others and society as a whole. Multiple personal examples are given. 19 to >18.0 pts Good Strong personal connections are made to what you are learning from the text. You extrapolate Ritzer's principles and apply them to your life (giving multiple examples). 18 to >15.0 pts Fair Some attempt is made to connect personal thoughts and understanding to the text. What is written is more a summary of what you have read rather than putting yourself into the theories and principles Ritzer espouses. 15 to >10.0 pts Below Expectations Responses are limited in detail and give no real insight into the student's thoughts and understanding of the subject matter. 10 to >0 pts Novice No entries made! 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics, Spelling, and Sentence Structure 10 to >9.0 pts Excleent Journal is highly polished; one to two grammar, punctuation, or spelling error made. 9 to >8.0 pts Good Journal is well done; maximum of four grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors made. 8 to >6.0 pts Fair Journal is adequate; five to nine grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors made. 6 to >1.0 pts Below Expectations Journal is inadequate; more than ten spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors made. 1 to >0 pts Novice No Entries made. 10 pts Total Points: 100