SUSAN J. MARNELL WEAVER INTRODUCTION TO SEQUENCED WRITING ASSIGNMENTS SOC/WMS 203The sequenced group writing assignment was designed for the CWE workshop in 2004. The project is one that I used last semester, but this one has refinements that address problems encountered by students. This introduction will briefly explain the project and the goals of the redesigned assignment. The project provides cooperative experience while retaining individual control and accountability for each student. Each student has a specific area to address in an individual paper that explains one aspect of the topic. The assignment requires that students incorporate key concepts such as ideological hegemony and systemic imperative. This guides students toward incorporating theory and understanding of the influence of social structure on both individuals and social systems. It also asks that students indicate potential for agency by considering pivotal issues and opportunities. After completing the first part of the assignment where students serve as “specialists” within their group, they meet with others with the same specialization from other groups. This enables students to seek recurring themes as well as unique themes that are based in particular cultures. The response from students last semester was very positive, but almost everyone had to rewrite their papers because they overlooked the required concepts. Term papers normally do not require as many specifics as this paper. The unique and changeable aspects of this paper guard against plagiarism.
SEQUENCED WRITING ASSIGNMENTS FOR STUDENTS SOC/WMS 203
JIGSAW LEARNING PAPER Global Perspective of Gender Roles The goal of this paper is to provide a global perspective of gender roles. Each student does an individual paper (5-7 pages using format described under “Written Work”) on the aspect of the topic agreed upon in the group; present the information to the class, and participate in further discussion with members of other groups. Jigsaw Part I
JIGSAW PART II
General writing instructions Format: Set margins to .9 inch on all sides. Use 11 point font and 1.5 line spacing and double column. If you have trouble doing this, I will be happy to help. Style: References should be done in APA format. The citations can be done through “Miami-link.” Go to http://www.lib.muohio.edu and select “catalogue,” then “annotated bibliography.” The prompts will arrange the citation so that you only have to cut and paste it onto the reference page. Jigsaw Part I Content: Be sure to incorporate the following items: introduction clear thesis statement ideological hegemony how “the personal is political and the political is personal” applies conclusion Jigsaw Part II: Paper is on time, well organized, and thoughtful. RUBRIC Introduction Thesis statement ____ History or background information ____ Theoretical framework Indicate sociological theory ____ Explain how it applies ____ Ideological hegemony Influences ____ Norms ____ Values ____ Sanctions ____ Gender role changes Social movements or resistance ____ Systemic imperatives ____ Conclusion Summary ____ Insights ____ References 5 academic references ____ APA style ___ General Submitted on time ___ Organization ____ Style (flow) ____ Format ____ Spelling and grammar __ |