Overview
need help finsihing policy alternative section + editing for cohesion. policy alternative section is missing the analysis of certain alternatives in the stop light chart. needs to be incredibly well researched.
Assignmnet prompt with cited evidence: select a general issue in public policy (education, health care, equal rights, etc.) in which you will focus on a specific problem of interest to you and your group. After settling on an issue and a policy problem, be sure to clear your decision with me.
Using the topic you have selected for study, write a paper in which you cover all of the following areas:
- Introduction/Background
- Problem Statement and Policy Goals
- Policy Alternatives (with stoplight chart)
- Implementation Plan (with logic model)
- Sample Logic Model
- Evaluation Plan
- Recommendations/Conclusionsr
rubric:
Content | 40 to >36 pts Exceeding Satisfies all the meeting criteria + Excellent examples Shows evidence a deep understanding of policy issue |
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Research | 20 to >18 pts Exceeding Satisfies all the meeting criteria + Uses 10+ sources All points are supported with evidence and cited Uses one EXPERT quote No errors in citations or works cited |
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Writing | 20 to >18 pts Full Marks Satisfies all the meeting criteria + Intro paragraph has a “grabber” All paragraphs have topic and transition sentences that clearly relate to thesis No grammatical or spelling errors |
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Group Work | 20 to >18 pts Full Marks Satisfies all the meeting criteria + Attempts to gather ideas and input from all members of the group Presence in group is essential for the group to succeed Does extra work |
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Your write-up should be between ten and twelve double-spaced pages using standard font and margins. You should include a bibliography with citations in any standard academic format.
Final project (25%) – Students will be divided randomly into groups of 5 or 6 people after the midterm and will begin working on a comprehensive piece of policy analysis to be submitted on the final day of the course. Groups will choose a single policy issue to address and are expected to do independent research outside of the assigned reading. The final project is expected to contain the following sections: Introduction/Background, Policy Goals, Implementation Plan, Evaluation Plan, Recommendations/Conclusion, and Bibliography. Groups will produce a single paper (10- 12 pages). Grading will be based on how well the paper complies with the elements in the grading rubric provided.