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POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER

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Policy Analysis Paper

OUTSTANDING STRONG ADEQUATE LIMITED DEFICIENT M
10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts 0

Introduction of Problem/Policy OUTSTANDING STRONG ADEQUATE LIMITED DEFICIENT

20 %
Problem and/or existing policy is Presents a well-considered Presents a clear position on the Presents a vague or limited Is unclear or seriously limited in M
thoroughly described. The position on the issue. issue. position on the issue. presenting or developing a
history of the problem/policy is position on the issue.
included. Key terms,
stakeholders and policy areas
needing analysis and resolution
are defined.

Policy Environment OUTSTANDING STRONG ADEQUATE LIMITED DEFICIENT

20 %
 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.
Current Policy (or lack thereof) OUTSTANDING
20 %
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
Policy Alternatives OUTSTANDING
20 %
Three or more alternatives to the
current policy are presented. A
thorough cost-benefit analysis is
provided for each policy
alternative.
Written Communication OUTSTANDING
20 %
Excellent mechanics, grammar,
word usage. Language is clear
and appropriate. Writing style is
effective.
Strength of analysis OUTSTANDING
15 %
Each assertion is supported with
researchable and verifiable
support from reputable sources.
No bias is evident in the
analysis.
Format OUTSTANDING
15 %
The paper includes all required
Explains the factors impacting
the policy with logically sound
reasons and/or well-chosen
examples.
STRONG
Discussion is focused and
generally well-organized,
connecting ideas appropriately.
The efficiency of the current
policy is assessed.
STRONG
Three or more alternatives to the
current policy are presented. An
adequate cost-benefit analysis is
included for each policy
alternative
STRONG
Expresses ideas clearly and well,
using appropriate vocabulary and
sentence variety. May have
errors in mechanics, grammar, or
word usage.
STRONG
Assertions are generally well-
researched and supported by
appropriate reference materials.
No bias is evident in the
analysis.
STRONG
The paper includes all required
Explains most of the factors
impacting the policy with
relevant reasons and/or
examples.
ADEQUATE
Is adequately focused and
organized, but does not assess
the efficiency of the current
policy.
ADEQUATE
Two or more alternatives to the
current policy are presented. A
thorough cost-benefit analysis is
provided for each policy
alternative.
ADEQUATE
Expresses ideas with reasonable
clarity. Contains signficant errors
in mechanics, grammar, or word
usage.
ADEQUATE
Some evidence is provided to
support many of the assertions,
but not all. Reference materials
may be inappropriate.
ADEQUATE
The paper includes most of the
Is weak in the use of relevant
reasons or examples.
LIMITED
Is poorly focused and/or poorly-
organized.
LIMITED
Two or more alternatives to the
current policy are presented. An
adequate cost-benefit analysis is
included for each policy
alternative
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.
LIMITED
Evidence is provided to support
many of the assertions, the
analysis is biased.
LIMITED
The text of the paper is
Provides few, if any,relevant M
reasons or examples.
DEFICIENT
Is unfocused and/or M
disorganized.
DEFICIENT
One alternative to the current M
policy is presented.
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
DEFICIENT
Assertions and statements are
weak, unsupported or biased.
DEFICIENT
The paper is missing significant
 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.
Citations OUTSTANDING
10 %
Support and evidence are
referenced using paraphrasing in
the students own voice and are
cited properly within the text of
the paper.
Research skills OUTSTANDING
10 %
Paper uses at least 10 scholarly
sources. Clear evidence of
primary research.
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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.
STRONG
Support and evidence are
referenced using paraphrasing in
the students own voice and most
are cited properly within the text
of the paper.
STRONG
Paper uses at least 8 scholarly
sources.
required elements, but may be
disorganized. And/or the text of
the paper is approximately 10
pages.
ADEQUATE
Support and evidence are
referenced using paraphrasing in
the students own voice - citations
are not properly formatted.
ADEQUATE
Paper uses at least 6 scholarly
sources.
OR
No evidence of primary
research.
approximately 10 pages, but does portions and/or is fewer than 10
not include the required elements pages of analysis.
and/or is disorganized.
LIMITED DEFICIENT
The student uses language that is N
not his/her own and does not t
provide citations for support.
LIMITED DEFICIENT
Paper uses at least 4 scholarly Paper uses 2 scholarly sources. M
sources.