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Social Studies 30-1 6.2.8 Economic Perspectives on Liberalism Assignment Total 30 marks In this unit, you have looked at some of the challenges and opportunities that emerge when principles of liberalism are promoted in an economy. ? Consider the various degrees to which governments promote economic equality or economic freedom in an effort to create and sustain economic prosperity. ? Reflect upon the differing ideological perspectives regarding the extent to which governments should utilize liberal principles to meet the needs of its citizens. Choose one of the following sources to complete the assignment below: Source A society based on self-interest and the accumulation of wealth ignores disadvantaged members of the community. The state must take an active role to serve the greater good. Assignment Use the same outline provided in Assignment 1.3.11 to help you complete the assignment. This has been copied below, and is worth 20 marks. This is the same format you should use on Written Assignment #2 Part A of the Diploma Exam. Vista Virtual School No Limits Part One: Plan the Position Paper (optional) NOT FOR MARKS ? Complete this section for your own planning purposes, if it’s helpful, or choose your own method of structuring and organizing your writing. 1. ANALYSIS OF SOURCE, I chose Source Option ____ In your own words, what does the source saying? Based on the statement, what beliefs or values are inherent or implied by this statement? What are the logical outcomes of this point of view for society? 2. IDEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE IN THE SOURCE (for this assignment, primarily discuss economic ideologies covered in Unit Six) ? What is the ideology presented in the statement? Which principles? What leads you to believe that they lean left (collectivist) or right (individualist)? 3. Identify and explain your POSITION ON THE SOURCE. You do this by answering the assignment question inside the prompt box on page 3. This question will always be the same for every position paper in Social 30-1. What will change is the source. To what extent should we embrace the ideological perspective(s) reflected in the source? 4. List and explain at least 3 reasons for your position on the source. For example, think of the implications or consequences of the statement for society as a whole. How will it help/ society? How has it helped in the past? a. We should circle either reject/embrace the perspective of the source because… < > b. We should circle either reject/embrace the perspective of the source because… < > c. We should circle either reject/embrace the perspective of the source because… < > Vista Virtual School No Limits 5. Include EVIDENCE/EXAMPLES to SUPPORT ARGUMENTS & DEFEND POSITION. Helpful Ideas Consider including at least 1 example from each column to effectively support your position. Overall, you should have a minimum of 3 in depth examples. You can combine your two choices below into one example (if it fits) or, you can use these as two separate examples if they are comprehensive enough. Select at least one from the list below Select at least one from the list below THEORIES… EVENTS/POLICIES o Supply-side economic theory o Thatcherism o Neo-conservatism o Monetarism o Demand-side economic theory o Reaganomics o Recession of 2008 o Private vs Public Health Care ? Use Unit Three Sections 3.2.1 to 3.3.7 as well as Unit Six Sections 6.1.1. to 6.2.8 in the Moodle Course to determine your evidence. ? Find out more about each example using the index of your textbook. ? Evidence is evaluated based on a combination of DEPTH and/or BREADTH (the number) of examples form the course to demonstrate understanding. ? You need to demonstrate an ADEQUATE understanding of course concepts. ? For example, generally referring to Adam Smith as evidence is not sufficient at the 30-1 level. 1. Pair at least one IN DEPTH example to support your first argument in #4a (previous question). o In point form here (but paragraph form in the formal essay) explain how this current events, historical, theoretical evidence/example supports your position as it relates to the source. < > Vista Virtual School No Limits 2. Pair at least one IN DEPTH example to support your second argument in #4b (previous question). o In point form, explain how this current events, historical, theoretical evidence/example supports your position as it relates to the source. 3. Pair an example to support your third argument in #4c (previous question). o In point form, explain how this current events, historical, theoretical evidence/example supports your position as it relates to the source. Vista Virtual School No Limits Part Two: Writing the Position Paper 30 marks Assignment To what extent should we embrace the ideological perspective(s) reflected in the source? Write a written response in which you must: ? Analyze the source and demonstrate an understanding of the ideological perspective(s) reflected in the source (#1 and 2 in Part Two Planning). ? Establish and argue a position in response to the question presented (#3-4 in Part Two Planning). ? Support your position and arguments by using evidence from your knowledge and understanding of social studies (Use #5 in Part Two Planning). Organize your response into a minimum of 5 paragraphs from your planning. 1. Introductory Paragraph – Type up #1 and #2 from your planning, analysis and ideological position of the source (this will often be a lengthy paragraph) and finish it with your thesis statement/position #3. OR, break into two paragraphs. i. If this is getting really long (over a page) consider breaking your position statement out into a separate paragraph. 2. Paragraph 2, explain your first argument 4a) from your planning and use supporting evidence 5a) to support your position on the source. At the end of this paragraph, write a transition sentence that explains how this evidence relates back to the source. We should (not) embrace the source because… 3. Paragraph 3, explain your second argument 4b) from your planning and use supporting evidence 5b) to support your position on the source. At the end of this paragraph, write a transition sentence that explains how this evidence relates back to the source. We should (not) embrace the source because… 4. Paragraph 4, explain your third argument 4c) (if applicable) from your planning and use supporting evidence 5c) to support your position on the source. At the end of this paragraph, write a transition sentence that explains how this evidence relates back to the source. We should (not) embrace the source because… 5. Concluding paragraph, summarize your answer to the assignment question, whether you embrace or reject the source. Tell the reader why your arguments should be considered superior to the alternative position. Vista Virtual School No Limits ? Proofread your response based on the criteria in the following rubric. Type your work here: Vista Virtual School No Limits Part Three Scoring Criteria 30 marks Analysis of Source Argumentation Evidence (6 marks) (8 marks) (8 marks) Excellent Analysis of the source is The position established is convincingly Evidence is sophisticated and insightful and supported by judiciously chosen and deliberately chosen. The sophisticated; a developed argument(s). The relative absence of error is comprehensive argumentation is consistent and impressive. A thorough and understanding of the compelling, demonstrating an insightful comprehensive discussion of ideological understanding of the assignment. The evidence reveals an insightful perspective(s) is relationship between the position taken, understanding of social studies E demonstrated. argumentation, and the ideological knowledge and its application Relationship among title, perspective presented in the source is to the assignment image and quotation is perceptively developed. perceptive and thorough. Mark=8 Mark=6 Mark=8 Communication (8 marks) The writing is fluent, skillfully structured, and judiciously organized. Control of syntax, mechanics, and grammar is sophisticated. Vocabulary is precise and deliberately chosen. The relative absence of error is impressive. Mark=8 Proficient Analysis of the source is The position established is persuasively Evidence is specific and The writing is clear and capable and adept; a supported by purposefully chosen and purposeful. Evidence may purposefully organized. sound understanding of developed argument(s). The contain some minor errors. A Control of syntax, mechanics, the ideological argumentation is logical and capably capable and adept discussion of and grammar is capable. perspective(s) is developed, demonstrating a sound evidence reveals a solid Vocabulary is appropriate and demonstrated. understanding of the assignment. The understanding of social studies specific. Minor errors in Relationship among title, relationship between the position taken, knowledge and its application language do not impede Pf image and quotation is argumentation, and the ideological to the assignment. communication. capable and purposeful. perspective presented in the source is Mark=6.4 Mark=6.4 clearly developed. Mark=4.8 Mark=6.4 Satisfactory Analysis of the source is The position established is generally S straightforward and supported by appropriately chosen and conventional; a developed argument(s). The generalized argumentation is straightforward and understanding of the conventional, demonstrating an ideological perspective adequate understanding of the (s) is demonstrated. assignment. The relationship between Relationship among title, the position taken, argumentation, and image and quotation is the ideological perspective presented in adequate and the source is generally developed straightforward. Mark=3.6 Evidence is conventional and The writing is straightforward straightforward. The evidence and functionally organized. may contain minor errors and a Control of syntax, mechanics, mixture of relevant and and grammar is adequate. extraneous information. A Vocabulary is conventional generalized and basic discussion and generalized. There may be reveals an acceptable occasional lapses in control understanding of social studies and minor errors; however, knowledge and its application the communication remains to the assignment. generally clear. Mark=4.8 Mark=4.8 Mark=4.8 Limited Analysis of the source is The position established is confusing Evidence is potentially relevant The writing is unclear and incomplete or lacks and largely unrelated to the but is unfocused and disorganized. Control of depth; a confused argument(s). The argumentation is incompletely developed. The syntax, mechanics, and understanding of the repetitive, contradictory, simplistic, and evidence contains inaccuracies grammar is lacking. ideological perspective(s) based on uninformed belief. The and extraneous detail. The Vocabulary is overgeneralized is demonstrated. relationship between the position taken, discussion reveals a superficial and inaccurate. Jarring errors Relationship among title, argumentation, and the ideological and confused understanding of impede communication. L image and quotation is perspective presented in the source is social studies knowledge and its superficial, incomplete, superficially developed application to the assignment. redundant and of questionable accuracy. Mark=2.4 Mark=3.2 Vista Virtual School No Limits Mark=3.2 Mark=3.2 Poor The analysis of the The position established has little or no Evidence is irrelevant and source is illogical, relationship to the source or arguments. inaccurate. The evidence tangential, and/or the The argumentation is irrelevant and contains major and revealing source is simply copied; illogical. The relationship between the errors. A minimal or scant a minimal understanding position taken, argumentation, and the discussion reveals a lack of of the ideological ideological perspective presented in the understanding of social studies perspective(s) is source is minimally developed. knowledge and its application demonstrated. to the assignment. Relationship among title, image and quotation is scant, illogical and Mark=1.6 tangential. Mark=1.2 Mark=1.6 Vista Virtual School No Limits The writing is unclear and disorganized. Control of syntax, mechanics, and grammar is lacking. Vocabulary is overgeneralized and inaccurate. Jarring errors impede communication. Mark=1.6