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: Ritzer - Chapter 4: Efficiency & Calculability: McJobs & Other McDonaldized Occupations 1 Watch Niklas Modig's TED Talk - "The Efficiency Paradox," which asks, "Are we too fixated on efficiency, or are we simply thinking of it wrong?" The Efficiency ParadoxLinks to an external site. Minimize Video Within the minimum requirements of one paragraph (or more) answers for each question, discuss the following: Incorporating what you have learned from both the chapter and the article, what are McJobs? List three examples. See page 101 before you answer. Discuss the pros and cons of McJobs in your experience. Within the context of how Ritzer uses the term, what is calculability? How is it related to scientific management? How is it related to the McDonaldization of work? Share your experiences of calculability in fast food, medicine, or education. After you have shared an example, consider whether your experiences around calculability in these instances have been mostly positive, negative, or neutral. Discuss the implications of your responses. Considering what you have read so far, is it possible that efficiency advantages some groups of people more than others? Explain your answer thoroughly by discussing the characteristics of efficiency, who is impacted by it, and what seems to result. Incorporate, if you can, your thoughts on Niklas Modig's TED talk. 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. If you use information from the textbook, make sure you cite and reference it. Submit your journal as a Word document. Due Date: Journals are due at the end of the week they are assigned. 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. 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