Issue Analysis Paper Ru
ic
LEVEL EXPERT PROFICIENT APPRENTICE NOVICE Total Points
Topic Focus:
Total Points: 70
Clear Introduction (5)
Author provides a
complete history
su
ounding the context
of the issue or policy
(10)
Author presents both
sides of the issue fully
(20)
The Author takes a
stance on the issue (15)
The author uses the
evidence presented to
support their viewpoint
(15)
Clear Conclusion (5)
Generally clear
introduction (3.5)
Author provides a
elatively complete
history su
ounding the
context of the issue or
policy (7)
Author presents both
sides of the issue
satisfactorily (12)
The author somewhat
takes a stance on the
issue (10)
The author sometimes
uses evidence presented
to support their
viewpoint (10)
Conclusion is somewhat
clear (3)
Somewhat clear
introduction (2)
Author provides an
incomplete history
su
ounding the context
of the issue or policy (4)
Author only presents
one side of the issue (6)
The stance the author
takes on the issue is not
clear (5)
The author occasionally
uses the evidence to
support their viewpoint
(5)
Conclusion is vague (2)
No Clear Introduction (0)
Authors does not provide a
complete history su
ounding
the context of the issue or
policy (0)
The author does not present
any information regarding
differing viewpoints on the
issue (0)
The Author does not take a
stance on the issue (0)
The Author does not use the
evidence to support their
viewpoint (0)
No Clear Conclusion (0)
Sources
Total Points: 10
More than 7 cu
ent
sources (10)
At least 5 Cu
ent
Sources(7)
At least 2-3 Sources (5) Under 2 Sources (3)
Citations
Total Points: 10
Cites all data obtained
from other sources. APA
or MLA citation style is
used in both text and
ibliography
(10)
Cites most data
obtained from other
sources. APA or MLA
citation style is used in
oth text and
ibliography (8)
Cites some data
obtained from other
sources. APA or MLA
citation style is either
inconsistent or inco
ect
(5)
Does not cite sources (0)
Spelling/Grammer:
Total Points: 10
No spelling and/or
grammar mistakes
(10)
Minimal spelling and
grammar mistakes (7)
Noticeable spelling and
grammar mistakes (3)
Unacceptable number of
spelling and grammar mistakes
(0)
Issue Analysis Paper
Paper Due Date: July 1, 2021 @ 11:59 PM submitted via Blackboard
Rationale: The acquisition of a variety of communications skills is one of the most important
goals of any higher education institution. Regardless of your post-graduate plans, the ability to
write clearly and concisely is crucial to communicating well.
Task: You will choose and research a specific and important state government issue. You will
thoroughly analyze the issue, evaluating at least two points of view as well as your own position
on the issue. You should define the problem or issue, describe its background and provide a well-
documented and well-written assessment of the subject. Recommend a policy action based on
your insight into a set of alternatives.
Topic Approval: You have great latitude in choosing your topic, however, you must clear your
topic with me before you start.
Rules Governing Submission of Papers: All papers must be typed and turned in by 11:59PM
on the due date specified by the instructor. All papers must be properly cited and include a
ibliography of works consulted. Failure to include a works cited page will result in a grade of
zero. You may use MLA or APA as a formatting style for your paper, but the formatting style
must remain consistent throughout the entire length of your paper. Papers should be 5-7 pages in
length.
Grading:
A= An excellent grasp of the history, cu
ent policies, actors and policy solutions regarding
your topic. Students must fully apply the policy analysis techniques learned in class to
their paper. The policy implementation section will be well-developed and demonstrate
independent thought. The student’s references will rely on academic, professional, and
governmental sources rather than Webpages or the popular press. In an “A” paper,
there will be no citation or grammatical e
ors.
B= A strong grasp of the topic in which the student exceeds the minimal
equirements for the paper. The reference sections will include some peer-
eviewed sources, but a greater reliance on webpages. The paper will have no
citation e
ors and very few grammatical e
ors.
C= The student meets the minimal requirements of the paper. The paper has an over-
eliance on webpages, and sections of the paper are lacking depth and
eadth. The
paper will have few grammatical and citation e
ors.
D= An incomplete paper in scope or content. The paper is missing sections or is
incomplete in its discussion and analysis. It is grammatically poor or borders
on academic dishonesty.
F= A failure to complete the assignment or one that is plagiarized.