Boundary Lines of Electoral Districts

Boundary Lines of Electoral Districts

Instructions:

Boundary Lines of Electoral Districts

For this assignment, you will read an article proposing a change to current public policy, analyze it and respond to questions designed to assess you on the four important skills listed above. The article has been scanned in as attachment.

In its most simple form, a public policy proposal does two things. First, it asserts there is a problem in society and it argues it needs to be fixed. The problem may affect just a few people, or the problem may affect everyone in society. Second, it proposes a solution requiring government action of some kind to fix the problem. Whomever is making the proposal asserts that government is the proper institution responsible for addressing the issue. So, for us to be able to fully understand a policy proposal, we must first be able to identify and understand the problem, and then we must be able to understand what the proposed solution is.

First read the questions in the assessment below so you will have a general idea of what you will be looking for in the article. After reading the questions, then thoroughly read the article. (You may find it helpful to print the article for highlighting or note-taking purposes, or if your computer has highlighting and note-taking features, you may do so without printing.) Make sure that you first understand the underlying issue (or problem) being identified and who is affected by the issue. Then make sure you understand the proposed solution (the policy proposal) and how it might affect people (positive and/or negative affects). Remember, the “policy proposal” is not the same thing as the “underlying issue.” Please do not make this common mistake of getting these two things mixed up!

Describe the issue (the underlying problem) the article discusses and describe the proposed solution.

Describe information that is presented as evidence in the article that demonstrates the need to address the issue.

Describe any projected/expected outcomes that are used to justify the solution proposed in the article

Based upon your understanding of the policy proposal in this article, state whether you support/oppose the policy proposed (or even offer a different policy choice) and then explain why you take that position. (HINT: you might want to wait to answer this question last so you have completely thought about all the nuances of this assignment from the other questions!)

Describe problems the issue creates for individuals (How might you or someone else be personally affected by the issue?)

Evaluate the positive and negative effects the proposed solution may have on individuals.

Explain if and how the proposed solution supports values of democracy, such as liberty, equality, justice, independence, opportunity and freedom.

Describe ways individuals (you and/or others) might change their community involvement or political participation if this proposed solution was adopted.

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RUBRIC
Excellent Quality 95-100%	Introduction 45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.		Literature Support 91-84  points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.			Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score 50-85%	40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.		83-76  points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.			52-49  points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality 0-45%	37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.		75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.			48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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