Commodity chain analysis Step 1 and Step 2
STEP 1:
After carefully reading the full instructions for this assignment, please answer the following questions and submit your responses as a .pdf file:
- What is your commodity? Be specific about the parameters of your commodity. (1-2 sentences)
- What do you know so far about the where, when, who, and what of your commodity and commodity chain? What and where is the supply chain? Where and how is it sold? Who makes it? Who buys it? (1-2 paragraphs)
- What are at least 4-5 questions you have about your commodity? What are you most curious about? These can be about any aspect—economic, political, social, cultural, environmental, etc.—of your commodity chain.
It is okay for each group member’s responses to be very similar for this assignment, but you should each submit the worksheet before the deadline to receive credit.
Make sure to include a reference list with APA-style citations for all data sources you used for the preliminary research you conducted.
Rubric
Commodity Chain Analysis Step 1
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommodity selection is clear, it is a material commodity and its commodity chain is global in scope. The specific parameters of the commodity are well described. Commodity choice is is in agreement with group choice. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates preliminary research was performed to gain a basic understanding of the where, when, who and what of the selected commodity and commodity chain. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4-5 well written and clearly thought out questions that illustrate curiosity about specific aspects of the selected commodity and its commodity chain. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes reference list with APA-style citations for all data sources used for the preliminary research conducted. |
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10.0 pts |
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Total Points: 50.0 |
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STEP 2:
After carefully reading the full instructions for this assignment, please complete the following table for each site of your group’s commodity chain that you are responsible for, and submit as a single .pdf file.
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Location |
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Economic role/relation in the commodity chain |
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Details: what? when? where? who? |
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Connecting themes, ideas, and histories from class or your research |
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Political, social, cultural dimensions |
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Rubric
Commodity Chain Analysis Step
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClearly identifies 3-5 distinct sites involved in the commodity chain. There is ample research that demonstrates each sites economic role and relationship in the commodity chain. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeA thorough description of what, when, where and who of each of the 3-5 sites that includes supporting research and evidence. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeA well considered analysis that includes relevant themes, ideas, and histories of globalization covered in in the course materials and class lectures and supported with in-text citations. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThoughtful discussion of some of the social, political, and/or cultural dimensions of the site in the commodity chain with supporting evidence and research citations. |
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15.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten in academic prose, includes in-text citations and bibliography |
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5.0 pts |
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Total Points: 50.0 |
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