SEE-I Concept Assignment

Due: April 21 2015

Name: __________________________________________
The objective of this assignment is to gain a complete and in-depth understanding
of a concept that is crucial to understanding social programs and taxation in Canada
and the US.

Step 1:
Choose 1 concept from the following list to use for your SEE-I

Public Health care

Private Health Care
Health Insurance
Pension
Income Assistance
Canada Health Act
Income Tax
Property Tax
Sales Tax

Step 2:
Complete you SEE-I by doing the following:

S: State it
Make a statement that outlines what your concept is. This is just a sentence or two
which outlines the main properties of the concept.

E: Elaborate
Elaborate on the concept.

Where is this concept used? In the US? In Canada?

Who does it include?
What does it entail?
What branch of the government is involved?
What are the benefits?
What are the disadvantages?
Personal opinions on the subject?
Are there any exceptions?
What values does it represent?
Is it representative of a mixed or market economy?
Add any other details you think are important

E: Exemplify
Give an example; are there cases in the past where this concept has been used?
Personal experiences?

I: Illustrate
Draw or find an image that clearly illustrates your concept.

Step 3:

Email your SEE-I to msastiff@gmail.com by April 20th 2015.

Rubric
Your SEE-I will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
State it

Elaborate
X2

Exemplify

Illustrate

Total:

/20

Limited (1)
Statement is
disconnected
from the
concept or
flawed
Elaboration is
disconnected
from the
concept or
flawed
Example is
disconnected
from the
concept or
flawed

Adequate (2)
Statement
demonstrates
partial
understanding
of the concept
Elaboration
demonstrates
simplistic
understanding
of the concept
Example used
is suitable and
demonstrates
partial
understanding
of all
components of
concept

Illustration is
disconnected
from the
concept or
flawed

Illustration
choice is
predictable
and partially
supports
understanding
of concept

Proficient (3)
Statement
demonstrates
substantial
understanding
of the concept
Elaboration
demonstrates
specific
understanding
of the concept
Example used
is appropriate
and
demonstrates
straightforward
understanding
of all
components of
concept
Illustration
choice is
effective and
supports
understanding
of concept

Excellent (4)
Statement
demonstrates
rich & detailed
understanding
of the concept
Elaboration
demonstrates
extensive
understanding
of the concept
Example used
is detailed and
demonstrates
thorough
understanding
of all
components of
concept
Illustration
choice is
compelling and
enhances
understanding
of concept