Human Resource Management Unit 7 Assignment:

Deliverables

Unit 2

In the unit discussion, submit a thread (300 or more words) sharing the policy topic you would like to write about for the paper that is due in Unit 7. This topic should be of importance to you; this will help in writing your paper. Be sure to include two reasons why there is a problem with this social welfare policy. Provide helpful feedback to at least two of your peers for your responses.

For ideas on topics, see the listed topics above or refer to the following resources:

➢ Hoover Institution: http://www.hoover.org/

HSV260 – Social Welfare

Policy Paper

For this policy paper, you will select a social welfare policy problem of personal interest and

conduct a search of the available literature (with emphasis on peer-reviewed journal articles)

surrounding the selected policy problem. This paper must be written in the most recent

edition of APA format, which includes a title page, body of at least 7 full pages and a

maximum of 8 pages, and a reference page(s).

Ideas for this policy paper topic include but are not limited to:

1. Policy for women and children

2. Policy for LGBTQ

3. Income security and the policies that include retirement, disability, death, and

unemployment

4. TANF and drug testing

5. Social Security

6. Education (e.g. Head Start and free tuition)

7. Mental health treatment and incarceration

8. Poverty

9. Child abuse and protection

Requirements

You must use at minimum 3 scholarly resources for this policy paper. Wikipedia, Ask.com, and

other non-scholarly sources of information will not be accepted. If you are in doubt about the

reliability of a resource, ask your instructor.

Topics that must be addressed in this policy paper include

1. Brief introduction to the policy problem;

2. History of social welfare policy in this area;

3. Alternative proposals to address this problem (a minimum of two alternatives must be

included);

4. Rational policy analysis of the alternatives;

5. Political ramifications of each alternative; 6. Summary/conclusion.

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Unit 3

➢ Brookings Institute: http://www.brookings.edu/

➢ Chapter 4 of the textbook o Box 4.8 from pages 109-113 contains policy research

websites

You will submit your Information Literacy assignment which will include 3-5 scholarly sources

using the provided template. For this assignment, you will need to address the following:

• Resource in APA Format: Cite each source using proper APA format.

• Summary of the Resource: Each source must be described in about 150 words that

addresses the main ideas, credibility, and reliability of the source.

• How This Article Relates to Paper Topic: In a short description, share how this

resource connects to the topic you will be exploring for your Policy Paper in order to

justify your selection of this article.

Unit 5

In Unit 5, you will submit your Policy Paper Reflection Assignment. This is a one-page reflection

about the policy paper you have been working on this term. This assignment will allow you to

check-in with your instructor and get some helpful feedback before submitting your final paper

in Unit 7. In your own words, provide a brief summary of the following:

• The policy problem you are writing about this term

• Two alternative proposals you are suggesting to address this problem

• The political ramifications of your suggested alternative

• Any confusion or questions you may have about the assignment! This is your

opportunity to ask for any helpful hints or feedback.

Resources are not required for this assignment! There is no need for a cover page or

references with this assignment. While it is an informal assignment, remember to use a

professional tone and summarize the ideas you plan to present in your final paper.

Unit 7

You will submit your final paper. This paper must be written in the most recent edition of APA

format, which includes a title page, body of at least 7 full pages and a maximum of 8

pages, and a reference page(s). Note: The title page and reference page(s) are not included

in the 7 full – 8 page body length. This assignment must be submitted via SafeAssign in Word

Document format.

Refer to the following pages for the grading rubric.

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Grading Rubric for Policy Paper

CRITERIA Deficient (0 –

23 Points)

Development

Needed

(24 - 27 Points)

Proficient (28 -

30 Points)

Exemplary

(31 - 34 Points) Total

Points

Structure:

Well-developed paragraphs,

complete sentences, title page, body of

work meets

requirements, references,

followed the example

specifically

Organizational

structure and

paragraphing have

serious and persistent

errors. Directions were ignored and

information provided

was insufficient to meet

assignment guidelines.

Written work inadequate for

college-level work;

Paragraphing and transitions are inadequate; inappropriate

guidelines outlined

for paper were not

met with several

problems (see

directions).

Written work is clear and adequate collegelevel

work; Paragraphing and

transitions are

adequate; appropriate

guidelines outlined for

paper were met with a

few noted problems (see

directions).

Written work is clear and excellent college-level work; Paragraphing and

transitions are clear and appropriate;

appropriate guidelines outlined

for paper were met

(see directions).

/34

Deficient (0 –

23 Points)

Development

Needed

(24 - 27 Points)

Proficient (28 -

30 Points)

Exemplary

(31 - 33 Points)

Content:

Demonstrates

knowledge of

topics, through

discussion of concepts,

appropriate

integrate of topics

on directions;

scholarly journal

use

Written work does not cover the assigned

topic; assertions are not supported by

evidence; paper is

seriously lacking in

content and detail;

scholarly journals were

not used or used

properly.

Written work does

not do an adequate

job of covering the

assigned topic; assertions are

weakly supported by

evidence; paper is

inadequate in

meeting the page

and content area

requirements; less

than 3 scholarly

journals were used.

The length of the written

work is sufficient to

cover the topic;

assertions are

supported by evidence;

does not meet full

required number of

pages and content

areas. 3 scholarly

journals were used.

The length of the written work

provides in-depth coverage of the

topics, assertions are clearly

supported by evidence;

Paper meets required length of pages and content areas; 3 or more scholarly journals

were used.

/33

Mechanics:

Spelling; grammar;

use of APA style

Written work had

serious and persistent

errors in word

selection and use; sentence structure,

spelling, grammar,

punctuation was inappropriate and with

serious errors; APA

style was completely unacceptable.

Written work had

several major errors

in word selection

and use; sentence structure, spelling,

grammar,

punctuation was inappropriate; APA

style was

unacceptable with a

few to multiple errors.

Written work was generally free of errors in word selection and

use; sentence structure, spelling, grammar, punctuation was

adequate; APA style

was acceptable with a

few errors.

Written work has no major errors in word selection and use; sentence structure, spelling, grammar, punctuation was appropriate; APA

style was acceptable with no

to few errors.

/33

Total Points:

/100

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