To complete the assignment, do the following:Read the 1990 article "From Cooperative to Coercive Federalism" by John KincaidWrite a 2 page (roughly 620 words) essay addressing these questions: (include word count at end of paper) How was cooperative federalism a response to specific policy challenges that took place in the past?Under want conditions did cooperative federalism become coercive?Why is competition and dualism seen as a solution to coercive federalism?What are the obstacles to this form of federalism?Written Assignment Rubric (1) (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy10.0 ptsAbove Standards: All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.8.0 ptsMeets Standards: Almost all supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: Most supportive facts are reported accurately.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported. Alternatively, supportive facts and statistics were not reported and/or not reported accurately.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence Structure10.0 ptsAbove Standards: All sentences were well-constructed and varied structure.8.0 ptsMeets Standards: Almost all sentences were well-constructed and varied structure.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: Most sentences were well-constructed, but there is no variation in structure.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Sentences were not well-structured and had no variation.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Spelling10.0 ptsAbove Standards: There are no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.8.0 ptsMeets Standards: There are very few (1-2) errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: There are a few (3-4) errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: There are a significant number of errors (4 or more) in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCapitalization & Punctuation10.0 ptsAbove Standards: There are no errors in capitalization or punctuation so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.8.0 ptsMeets Standards: There are very few (1-2) errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the essay is still easy to read.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: There are a few (3-4) errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt the flow.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: There are several errors (4 or more) in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt the flow.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTwo Pages10.0 ptsMeets Standards: Essay is at least two pages long - roughly 620 words.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Essay is less than two pages long or not roughly 620 words.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion10.0 ptsMeets Standards: The essay is complete and answers all of the questions presented for the assignment.6.0 ptsApproaching Standards: The essay is not complete. Some of the answers to the questions presented for the assignment are incomplete or missing.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: The essay is not complete. The submitted essay does not answer any of the questions presented for the assignment.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations10.0 ptsMeets Standards: All direct quotes and paraphrases have been properly and consistently cited5.0 ptsApproaching Standards: Some direct quotes AND / OR paraphrases are not properly or consistently cited.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Direct quotes AND / OR paraphrases have not been cited at all.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDirect Quote Usage10.0 ptsMeets Standards: Direct quote usage is appropriate; direct quotes are not too long; direct quotes are not standing alone as their own sentences.0.0 ptsBelow Standards: Far too many direct quotes utilized; direct quotes are too long; direct quotes cannot stand alone as their own sentences10.0 ptsTotal Points: 80.0PreviousNext

Last week, we talked about how cultural differences enhance literature. Many of you shared research on the writer and/or the culture. In completing that research, you read the ideas of others critics or people who have used various tools or lenses to talk about literature.For the final Portfolio Project, you are asked to locate critics on Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart" and to incorporate those critical voices in your final paper.For this weeks discussion, share the critical resources you plan to use in your final Portfolio Project. What are the key concepts of these critics (maybe looking at race, religion, class, or gender)? Did you decide to omit any critics? If so, why?Please be sure to choose a unique topic for your discussion response.https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/K6VMedMRtwYZ...

A.STEP 1: Watch Chimananda Adiche’s TED Talk “The Danger of a Single Story”STEP 2: Write down examples of the single stories Adiche pointed out about Africa and Africans. Include direct quotes wherever possible (the transcript is available here (Links to an external site.)). What single stories did she hold of other groups?How do these stereotypes relate to socialization? In other words, where & how do we develop single stories?STEP 3: Interview someone with one or more statuses that are different from your own (it doesn’t have to be someone of a racial or ethnic background; ascribed or achieved statuses could include age, gender, sexual orientation, differently abled, religious minorities, etc.). Ask them to identity any stereotypes. It could be a classmate, neighbor, roommate, co-worker, or even a family member.Maintaining anonymity (use a pseudonym) and with the person’s permission, write a narrative story (minimum 300 words) describing the stories and stereotypes from this person’s life, similar to the stories told by Chimananda Adiche.Include a paragraph with your reflection on the interview and what you heard and anything you learned as a result of the TEDTalk and/or the interview, specifically related to how stereotypes and prejudices are learned through the socialization process using the interactionist perspective.B.In this assignment, you will apply things you’ve learned about in this course, particularly this module on work and the economy, to consider what life would be like to budget and live as a parent in a family below the poverty line. After you create a monthly budget with a breakdown of expenses, you’ll write a reflection paper about the experience and its application to the course materials.STEP 1: Imagine you are a single parent with two kids, ages 1 and 6 (a first-grader). You work a full-time minimum wage job. Make a bulleted list with all of the categories below and answer the questions contained within them. Family: Describe your fictional family. Where specifically do you work? What are your kids names and interests?Budget: What is you annual income at the current minimum wage rate? What is your monthly income?Housing: Where will your family live? Look up actual apartments or houses using websites like Zillow or Craigslist to find a good place for your family to live. Where is it relation to the place you work?Childcare and Education: Look up your new address to find what school your children will attend. What is the school’s rating? Next, you will need to find full-time childcare for your youngest child. Look up prices and options in your area (having family or someone watch him or her voluntarily is not an option in this case). How much will it cost?Food: Estimate food expenses, either weekly or monthly. Look up prices and write down how much you will need to spend on groceries per month.Utilities and phone: If not included in the rent, look up average utility costs in your area to pay for electricity, water, garbage, cable, internet, and phone bills.Transportation: How will you get around? Do you have a car payment? If you have a car, include an estimated monthly cost. What will you pay in gas expenses? Or is public transportation a feasible option?Others: You’ll need to reserve some funds for needs like diapers, wipes, clothes, toilet paper, toiletries, etc. Look up average needs and costs and include that information here.Miscellaneous: What other monthly expenses do you anticipate needing for you or your family?STEP 2: Write up an analysis paper between 350-400 words, describing your reactions to this exercise, as well as its sociological implications. Consider the following questions:Did anything surprise you about this exercise?Do you feel that it is reasonable to live off the minimum wage in America?What expenses seemed to be the most burdensome?How does this exercise tie in with concepts you learned about in this module? Specifically tie in at least two specific terms or concepts.What recommendations would you make for government or economic programs to better aid those in poverty?In what ways did this assignment make you think about the current state of the economy and things like welfare programs?