Social Sciences Discussion Section Assignment 5
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PPPM 201
Discussion Section Assignment
Finding Information on Policy Issues
Chapter 5 discusses a number of ways in which to find reliable information on a variety of policy issues. In this exercise, you will use two statistical sites to evaluate policy issues.
Go to the U.S. Census website https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml, which offers state-level statistics on a range of topics (enter in a state of your choice in the search box). First, study the states demographic characteristics. What percentage of the population is older than 65? What percentage has a bachelor’s degree or higher? What is the personal income per capita?
Go to the FBI website https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s and look at crime statistics by state (choose the most recent year). Look at the same state you used on the Census website. What is the trend relative to different types of crime in the selected state?
Choose a different state and repeat the review described above. Compare the two states you selected based on the information you found. What issues appear to be particularly relevant for each of these states? What policy options would you suggest to help with these issues?
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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Social Sciences Discussion Section Assignment 5