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Public Policy Paper 
Public Policy Paper
This reburic will be used to grade the final public policy paper in class.
Rubric Code: E24BWAC
By aavilabk
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Public Rubric
Subject: Public Administration  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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  OUTSTANDING

10 pts

STRONG

8 pts

ADEQUATE

6 pts

LIMITED

4 pts

DEFICIENT

2 pts

MISSING

0 pts

Introduction/Defining of the Problem
20 %

It is critical to frame the problem in concrete terms and to develop a statement that gives the audience a firm understanding of the problem’s technical and political dimensions.
Establish the reason you are writing
What is wrong? What needs to be fixed? Somewhere in this area of the paper you should create a clear, concise definition Able to easily explain and understand in one sentence.
OUTSTANDING

Problem and/or existing policy is thoroughly described.
STRONG

Presents a well-considered position on the issue.
ADEQUATE

Presents a clear position on the issue.
LIMITED

Presents a vague or limited position on the issue.
DEFICIENT

Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing a position on the issue.
MISSING

Missing
Issue Brief
20 %

It should:
Be narrowly focused on one problem or program
Provide timely, objective, factual data in a non-partisan fashion
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the issue at hand by addressing the problem from the four contexts of political issues, social/technical issues, economic issues, and administrative issues.
OUTSTANDING

Identifies the actors and is an evaluative review of how the four contexts of policy is addressed. Ambiguities, conflicts, problems, and contradictions related to the policy is explained.
STRONG

Explains the factors impacting the policy with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples.
ADEQUATE

Explains most of the factors impacting the policy with relevant reasons and/or examples.
LIMITED

Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples.
DEFICIENT

Provides few, if any, relevant reasons or examples.
MISSING

Missing
Policy History
20 %

It should be an overview that covers both legislative and executive (regulatory) actions involving the policy/program over a relevant time frame.
OUTSTANDING

Clarifies the underlying assumptions and effectiveness of the current policy, including, effects on and roles of key stakeholders. Leads to assessing the efficiency of the current policy
STRONG

Discussion is focused and generally well-organized, Leads a discussion of the current policy is assessed.
ADEQUATE

Is adequately focused and organized, but does not assess the efficiency of the current policy.
LIMITED

Is poorly focused and/or poorly-organized.
DEFICIENT

Is unfocused and/or disorganized.
MISSING

Missing
Decision Brief
20 %

Present policy alternative and provide objective, factual data analysis on each alternative in terms of its: technical feasibility, economic/financial possibility
administrative operability
political viability
OUTSTANDING

Three or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. A thorough analysis is provided for each policy alternative.
STRONG

Three or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. An adequate analysis is included for each policy alternative
ADEQUATE

Two or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. A thorough analysis is provided for each policy alternative.
LIMITED

Two or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. An adequate analysis is included for each policy alternative
DEFICIENT

One alternative to the current policy is presented.
MISSING

Missing
Written Communication
20 %

OUTSTANDING

Excellent mechanics, grammar, word usage. Language is clear and appropriate. Writing style is effective.
STRONG

Expresses ideas clearly and well, using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety. May have errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.
ADEQUATE

Expresses ideas with reasonable clarity. Contains signficant errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.
LIMITED

Has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity.Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics.
DEFICIENT

Has serious problems in the use of language and sentence structure that frequently interfere with meaning. Contains serious errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics obscure meaning
MISSING

Missing
Strength of analysis
15 %

OUTSTANDING

Each assertion is supported with researchable and verifiable support from reputable sources. No bias is evident in the analysis.
STRONG

Assertions are generally well-researched and supported by appropriate reference materials. No bias is evident in the analysis.
ADEQUATE

Some evidence is provided to support many of the assertions, but not all. Reference materials may be inappropriate.
LIMITED

Evidence is provided to support many of the assertions, the analysis is biased.
DEFICIENT

Assertions and statements are weak, unsupported or biased.
MISSING

Missing
Format
15 %

OUTSTANDING

The paper includes all required six basic elements: title page, executive summary, table of contents, text, reference page and appendices. The text of the paper is approximately 15 pages in length.
STRONG

The paper includes all required six basic elements: title page, executive summary, table of contents, text, reference page and appendices. The text of the paper is 12-14 pages in length.
ADEQUATE

The paper includes most of the required elements, but may be disorganized. And/or the text of the paper is approximately 10 pages.
LIMITED

The text of the paper is approximately 10 pages, but does not include the required elements and/or is disorganized.
DEFICIENT

The paper is missing significant portions and/or is fewer than 10 pages of analysis.
MISSING

Missing
Citations
10 %

OUTSTANDING

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice and are cited properly within the text of the paper.
STRONG

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice and most are cited properly within the text of the paper.
ADEQUATE

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice - citations are not properly formatted.
LIMITED

The student uses language that is not his/her own and does not provide citations for support.
DEFICIENT
MISSING

No citations are included in the text.
Research skills
10 %

OUTSTANDING

Paper uses at least 10 scholarly sources. Clear evidence of primary research.
STRONG

Paper uses at least 8 scholarly sources.
ADEQUATE

Paper uses at least 6 scholarly sources.
OR
No evidence of primary research.
LIMITED

Paper uses at least 4 scholarly sources.
DEFICIENT

Paper uses 2 scholarly sources.
MISSING

Missing





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