Question
Assignment 3
A & B INSTRUCTIONS:
#A: Select one of the social issues covered in 2-4. The possible issues are: language and power, freedom and security, and health and wealth. as the focus of your Case Study Project. For this assignment, you will begin to gather evidence from the course readings related to your chosen social issue. You will use this textual evidence to support your claims in your Case Study Project.
Content
Review the course readings related to your selected social issue, select 4-6 key quotes from the reading selections, and complete the following for each:
- Give the bibliographic information for the reading selection source in APA format. This can be copied and pasted from the class week where the reading is introduced.
- Give the exact quote and page number (or paragraph number, if the source has no page numbers)
- Paraphrase the quote and provide an in-text citation.
- Explain why you selected the quote and how the quote relates to your selected social issue and your perspective on the issue
Organization
- Indicate your topic, thesis, and reasons
- Give 4-6 quote log “entries” where you provide the required information (see above under content)
- Review the sample quote log below.
Sources and Documentation
- You are required to use three sources for this assignment. Your sources should be selected from the assigned course readings on your selected issue (language and power; freedom and security; health and wealth).
- For each source, you should include APA-style reference citations and in-text citations
Format and Length
- Your quote log should include a header consisting of your name and the assignment name and a title that reflects your chosen social issue. (See example below.)
- Your quote log should be typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font.
- Your final product should include log entries for 4-6 quotes. Each entry should be about 150 words in length, for a total of 600-900 words.
Sources:
Assigned Readings:
McWhorter, J. (2012, August 13). Good applicants with bad grammar. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/good-applicants-with-bad-grammar
Rushkoff, D. (2013, January 30). It’s not just grammar: It’s clear thinking. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/its-not-just-grammar-its-clear-thinking
Haussamen, B. (2012, August 13). What good writing indicates, and doesn’t. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/what-good-writing-indicates-and-doesnt
Truss, L. (2012, August 13).The harm when schools play down grammar. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/the-harm-when-schools-play-down-grammar
Challenger, J. (2012, August 13). Consider the candidate and the position. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/consider-the-candidate-and-the-position
Quote log
Social Issue: Language and Power
Topic:
Language and Power
Thesis:
Reasons:
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#B. Reflection Questions
The reflection questions are to be answered separately. (They are not part of the quote log.) Post these in the “comments” box when submitting your assignment. You can number your answers or write the in paragraph form. Be sure to address all four questions.
- Aside from simply meeting the requirements, what were your personal goals for this assignment?
- When reviewing your language choices, what choices did you make to approach your goals for staying within or moving beyond conventions for academic writing?
- What parts of your work on this assignment are you most proud of?
- What challenged you in this assignment and/or where do you need additional support from your instructor?
Solution
Quote log
Social Issue: Language and Power
Topic:
Language and Power
Thesis:
An employee with good writing skills is far more promotable and valuable than one who makes grammatical mistakes.
Reasons:
(1) For most employers and organizations, it is essential that their employees exhibit good grammar.
(2) A candidate needs to have good grammatical abilities because they will be perceived as less likely to make other job-related mistakes when they get the job.
(3) Even though grammar constantly changes due to the influence of social media, it remains relevant for most companies.
Entry #1
Source:
Challenger, J. (2012, August 13). Consider the candidate and the position. New York
Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-
grammar-to-get-hired/consider-the-candidate-and-the-position
Quote:
“One of the easiest, quickest and most widely used indicators of a candidate’s worth is his or her grammar” (Challenger, 2012, par. 1).
Paraphrase:
According to Challenger (2012), during hiring, an applicant’s quality of grammar is considered essential and is a significant determinant of whether they will get the job or not. This traditional criterion is still relevant and preferable by many employers and companies who continue to apply it.
Explanation of quote selection and connection:
I selected this quote because it shows that eliminating and selecting candidates for a job position based on their grammar is still a common practice, thus highlighting the power of language in employment. This will be helpful to show how language, particularly grammar is significant in the hiring process. As a result, those who have good, unambiguous, and clear writing skills are in a better position to be hired than those who have poor grammar regardless of their competence in other job-related skills.
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