Policymaking Charting Assignment - Part I
(of the Three-Part Course Project)
Assignment
Optional Resources
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Environment: The Right to Clean Air and WaterAldy, J. E. (2016). Mobilizing political action on behalf of future generationsLinks to an external site.. The Future of Children, 26(1), 157–178. https://doi.org/10.1353/foc.2016.0008 https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
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Cramer, K. (2022). Restoring states’ rights adhering to cooperative federalism in environmental policyLinks to an external site.. Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, 45(2), 481–502. https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Diver, S., Ahrens, D., Arbit, T., & Bakker, K. (2019). Engaging colonial entanglements: “Treatment as a state” policy for indigenous water co-governanceLinks to an external site.. Global Environmental Politics, 19(3), 33–56. https://doi.org/10.1162/glep_a_00517 https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Elrod, A. A., Karadas, S., & Theyson, K. C. (2019). The effect of gubernatorial political parties on monitoring and enforcement of federal environmental regulation: Evidence from the Clean Water ActLinks to an external site.. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, 21(2), 171–202. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10018-018-0226-9 https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Glasgow, D., & Zhao, S. (2017). Has the Clean Air Interstate Rule fulfilled its mission? An assessment of federal rule‐making in preventing regional spillover pollutionLinks to an external site.. The Review of Policy Research, 34(2), 186–207. https://doi.org/10.1111/ropr.12225 https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Houston, D. (2018). Environmental justice: Progress derailedLinks to an external site.. American Journal of Public Health (1971), 108(4), 441–443. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2018.304330 https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Hughes, S. (2021). Flint, Michigan, and the politics of safe drinking water in the United StatesLinks to an external site.. Perspectives on Politics, 19(4), 1219–1232. https://doi.org/10.1017/S153759272000136X https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Rabe, B., Kaliban, C., & Englehart, I. (2020). Taxing flaring and the politics of state methane release policyLinks to an external site.. The Review of Policy Research, 37(1), 6–38. https://doi.org/10.1111/ropr.12369 https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Reenock, C., Konisky, D. M., & Uttermark, M. J. (2022). Chain of command vs. who’s in command: Structure, politics, and regulatory enforcementLinks to an external site.. Policy Studies Journal, 50(4), 797–821. https://doi.org/10.1111/psj.12425 https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Schmalensee, R., & Stavins, R. N. (2019). Policy evolution under the Clean Air ActLinks to an external site.. The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 33(4), 27–50. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.33.4.27 https://chamberlain.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permal...
Chamberlain Library Research
You are also encouraged to do additional research if you do not find what you are looking for in the resources above. The Chamberlain Library hosts many article databases. For more information about using the Chamberlain Library, view these guides: Search Popular Political Science DatabasesLinks to an external site.
- How to Do Library Researchlinks to an external site.
Additional Resources and Websites
The 50 State Constitutions: https://50constitutions.org
Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/publication
Bill of Rights: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights transcript
United Nations Newsroom: https://news.un.org/e
The World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/index.htm
Instructions
Policymaking Charting Assignment: Part I of the Course Project (135 points):
In this first step of your Policymaking project, use the provided MS Word Chart templat (a minimum of one page in length):
- Research and choose one of the below contemporary policies of your choice and interest. You are welcome to use any policy we have touched upon throughout the course.
- Please be sure to paraphrase the information. Please do not copy and paste unless it's a reference.
- Potential policies include
- Environment: The Right to Clean Air and Water
Then address the following prompts using the MS Word Chart template
- State your topic from the list above or choose your own topic.
- Talk about some of the background issues that may have led to the policy.
- How does the policy impact individuals domestically or internationally?
- Find 2 to 3 sources related to your chosen policy. You are welcome to include: a state constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Nations Newsroom, the World Health Organization, or the PEW Research Center. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
- Here is an example of a completed Chart for your review: Word Chart Example
- One page in length.
- Integrate at least 2-3 sources. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
- At the bottom of your flyer, add references.
- Follow appropriate APA citation guidelines. Here are two excellent resources: Crediting Sources Made Simple . and the Writing Center
Grading
You will be graded using the rubric below.
Outcomes
- CO 1: Differentiate between various constitutional models and theories, examining how they influence governance and diverse citizen rights in the United States and through time.
- CO 3: Assess different governmental policies and laws concerning their impacts on individual freedoms and societal order.
- CO 5: Formulate original policy solutions that harmonize diverse stakeholder interests.
- CO 6: Assess effective international collaborations in addressing global health crises and consider the implications of these efforts for health equity.
- CO 7: Evaluate and apply various methods of political analysis, including quantitative and qualitative techniques, to distinguish and demonstrate the ability to analyze data.
Due Date
By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
POLI330_W5_Policymaking Charting Assignment Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual and Informational Media Design Method | INSTRUCTIONSFormat
| 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent | 45 ptsOutstandingWord chart addresses all required prompts.40 ptsVery GoodWord chart is missing 1 of the required prompts. 35 ptsCompetentWord chart is missing 2 of the required prompts.30 ptsNeeds ImprovementWork is missing 3 or more of the required prompts.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 45 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis | 27 ptsOutstandingThroughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts.24 ptsVery GoodThroughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts. 21 ptsCompetentThroughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts.19 ptsNeeds ImprovementThroughout little of the work, content expresses original thought.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 27 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport | 20 ptsOutstandingThroughout the whole work, claims are supported with relevant, contemporary topics/policies, accurate facts, and circumstances.18 ptsVery GoodThroughout most of the work, claims are supported with relevant, contemporary topics/policies, accurate facts, and circumstances. 16 ptsCompetentThroughout some of the work, claims are supported with relevant, contemporary topics/policies, accurate facts, and circumstances.14 ptsNeeds ImprovementThroughout little of the work, claims are supported with relevant, contemporary topics/policies, accurate facts, and circumstances.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Sources | 13 ptsOutstandingWord chart includes reference to 2-3 sources within the work and properly integrates the sources.11 ptsVery GoodWord chart includes reference to 2-3 sources within the work but does not properly integrate the sources. 9 ptsCompetentWord chart includes reference to at least one (1) source within the work and properly integrates the source.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 13 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Clarity | 5 ptsOutstandingThe text is well-written overall and has engaging content. It would be even better with some minor adjustments to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.4 ptsVery GoodThe text shows potential but could benefit from some improvements in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 3 ptsCompetentThe text has valuable content but would greatly benefit from significant improvements in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting | 5 ptsOutstandingSources are cited within the text and referenced in APA format with minor errors.4 ptsVery GoodSources are cited within the text and referenced in APA format with major errors. 3 ptsCompetentSources are cited within the text but lack reference(s) OR sources are referenced but lack citation(s).0 ptsPoorSources are not cited or referenced. | 5 pts |
Total Points: 135