assemble comple eval

Assemble your complete program evaluation. Your completed evaluation should include revisions based on feedback from your instructor. Your evaluation should include:

1. A table of contents

2. The Purpose and Scope

3. The Research Method

4. The Communication Plan

5. Policy Memo

6. In addition to your components completed during the course, you will have a policy brief as a part of the appendix. The policy brief should be concise and recommend a course of action for shareholders.  

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information:

This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: 

Masters in Public Administration

Competency 4.4: Create a policy memo that objectively analyzes a policy and clearly and succinctly recommends a course of action.

First paper

Rubric Criteria

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Table of Contents

23 points

Criteria Description

Table of Contents

5. Target

23 points

Table of contents is complete and formatted properly, including links to each section.

4. Acceptable

20.01 points

Table of contents is complete and formatted properly.

3. Approaching

18.17 points

Table of contents is present and complete.

2. Insufficient

17.02 points

Table of contents is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Table of contents is missing.

Purpose and Scope

34.5 points

Criteria Description

Purpose and Scope

5. Target

34.5 points

Purpose and scope are clear, concise, and include enhanced revisions based on feedback.

4. Acceptable

30.02 points

Purpose and scope are present, clear, and include proper revision based on feedback.

3. Approaching

27.26 points

Purpose and scope are present and have fairly clear revision based on feedback.

2. Insufficient

25.53 points

Purpose and scope are present but provide vague or incorrect revisions based on feedback.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Purpose and scope are missing or lacks any revision.

Research Method

34.5 points

Criteria Description

Research Method

5. Target

34.5 points

Research method is clear, concise, and includes enhanced revisions based on feedback.

4. Acceptable

30.02 points

Research method is present, clear, and includes proper revision based on feedback.

3. Approaching

27.26 points

Research method is present and has some fairly clear revision based on feedback.

2. Insufficient

25.53 points

Research method is present but provides vague or incorrect revisions based on feedback.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Research method is missing or lacks any revision.

Communication Plan

34.5 points

Criteria Description

Communication Plan

5. Target

34.5 points

Communication plan is clear, concise, and includes enhanced revisions based on feedback.

4. Acceptable

30.02 points

Communication plan is present, clear and includes proper revision based on feedback.

3. Approaching

27.26 points

Communication plan is present and has some fairly clear revision based on feedback.

2. Insufficient

25.53 points

Communication plan is present but provides vague or incorrect revisions based on feedback.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Communication plan is missing or lacks any revision.

Policy Memo (B)

34.5 points

Criteria Description

Policy Memo (C4.4)

5. Target

34.5 points

Policy memo includes a clear and concise course of action to stakeholders.

4. Acceptable

30.02 points

Policy memo is present and clear and includes a recommended course of action.

3. Approaching

27.26 points

Policy memo is present. Recommended course of action is fairly clear and consistent.

2. Insufficient

25.53 points

Policy memo is vague or missing recommended course of action.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Policy memo is missing.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

16.1 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target

16.1 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable

14.01 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

3. Approaching

12.72 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

2. Insufficient

11.91 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

18.4 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. Target

18.4 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable

16.01 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching

14.54 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient

13.62 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

Evidence

11.5 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target

11.5 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

4. Acceptable

10.01 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

3. Approaching

9.09 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

2. Insufficient

8.51 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

Mechanics of Writing

11.5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

11.5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable

10.01 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

3. Approaching

9.09 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient

8.51 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

Format/Documentation

11.5 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

11.5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

4. Acceptable

10.01 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching

9.09 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

2. Insufficient

8.51 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.