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POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER
POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER
POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER
Rubric Code:
Q2424X6
By
WUCHENGSHAN
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Subject:
Public Administration
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Graduate
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Policy Analysis Paper
OUTSTANDING
10 pts
STRONG
8 pts
ADEQUATE
6 pts
LIMITED
4 pts
DEFICIENT
2 pts
MISSING
0 pts
Introduction of Problem/Policy
20 pts
OUTSTANDING
Problem and/or existing policy is thoroughly described. The history of the problem/policy is included. Key terms, stakeholders and policy areas needing analysis and resolution are defined.
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
Policy Environment
20 pts
OUTSTANDING
Evaluative review of the policy is included. All relevant legislative, judicial, and regulatory policy factors affecting the policy are addressed. Ambiguities, conflicts, problems, and contradictions related to the policies are 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
Current Policy (or lack thereof)
20 pts
OUTSTANDING
Clarifies the underlying assumptions and effectiveness of the current policy, including, effects on and roles of key stakeholders. Assesses the efficiency of the current policy
STRONG
Discussion is focused and generally well-organized, connecting ideas appropriately. The efficiency 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
Policy Alternatives
20 pts
OUTSTANDING
Three or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. A thorough cost-benefit analysis is provided for each policy alternative.
STRONG
Three or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. An adequate cost-benefit analysis is included for each policy alternative
ADEQUATE
Two or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. A thorough cost-benefit analysis is provided for each policy alternative.
LIMITED
Two or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. An adequate cost-benefit analysis is included for each policy alternative
DEFICIENT
One alternative to the current policy is presented.
MISSING
Missing
Written Communication
20 pts
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
Strength of analysis
15 pts
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
Format
15 pts
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
Citations
10 pts
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 pts
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
Subjects:
English
Political Science
Social Sciences
Public Administration
Types:
Writing
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