Social Justice Policy Brief Assignment

Criteria Ratings Points

Problem ID and Solution

8 to >7.0 pts

Advanced

Context of problem, issue, or challenge is succinctly described with one, and only one, piece of legislation is introduced for further discussion. Explains in detail how the bill attempts to solve root causes of the problem. Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

7 to >5.0 pts

Proficient

Context of problem, issue, or challenge is generally described with one, and only one, piece of legislation is introduced for further discussion. Generally, explains how the bill attempts to solve root causes of the problem. Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

5 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Context of problem, issue, or challenge is not clearly described with one, and only one, piece of legislation is introduced for further discussion. Does not explain how the bill attempts to solve root causes of the problem. Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 pts

Not Present

8 pts

May: Biblical 8 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

Thorough discussion of how inalienable rights, natural law, institutional separation of Church and State, Sin/Crime distinction and sphere sovereignty help determine if government is the appropriate sphere to address the issue, using Biblical examples. Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

6 to >4.0 pts

Proficient

General discussion of how inalienable rights, natural law, institutional separation of Church and State, Sin/Crime distinction and sphere sovereignty help determine if government is the appropriate sphere to address the issue, using some Biblical examples. Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

4 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Lacks a discussion of how inalienable rights, natural law, institutional separation of Church and State, Sin/Crime distinction and sphere sovereignty help determine if government is the appropriate sphere to address the issue, using no Biblical examples. Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 pts

Not Present

8 pts

May: Constitutional

8 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

References the specific enumerated powers and avoids use of the vague “General Welfare” references. References relevant Supreme Court cases as needed. Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

6 to >4.0 pts

Proficient

References the specific enumerated powers but references the vague “General Welfare” clause. Reference to relevant Supreme Court cases as needed. Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

4 to >0.0 pts

Developing

References the specific enumerated powers and relies solely on the “General Welfare” clause. Reference to relevant Supreme Court is not present. Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 pts

Not Present

8 pts

Policy Brief Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202240

Criteria Ratings Points

Can: Political 6 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

Use of relevant surveys, polls, etc. Articulation of key political leaders, parties, etc. who are for and/or against the policy issue. Discussion of whether or not the bill is likely to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President. Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

4 to >2.0 pts

Proficient

Articulation of key political leaders, parties, etc. who are for and/or against the policy issue is present, use of surveys, polls, etc., is not present or absence is not explained. Discussion of whether or not the bill is likely to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President. Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

2 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Articulation of key political leaders, parties, etc. who are for and/or against the policy issue is not present, use of surveys, polls, etc., is not present or absence is not explained. Discussion of whether or not the bill is likely to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President is not present. Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 pts

Not Present

6 pts

Can: Financial

6 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

Detailed discussion of budgetary constraints, impact on national debt, and costs of implementation. Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

4 to >2.0 pts

Proficient

General discussion of budgetary constraints, impact on national debt, and costs of implementation. Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

2 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Little analysis in the discussion of budgetary constraints, impact on national debt, and costs of implementation. Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 pts

Not Present

6 pts

Can: Practical

6 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

Detailed discussion of physical resources, manpower, etc. needed to implement policy as well as practical challenges associated with implementing the bill, to include timing and logistics. Detailed discussion of necessary, practical steps needed to implement policy. Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

4 to >2.0 pts

Proficient

General discussion of physical resources, manpower, etc. needed to implement policy as well as practical challenges associated with implementing the bill, to include timing and logistics. Mentions necessary, practical steps needed to implement policy. Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

2 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Does not discuss physical resources, manpower, etc. needed to implement policy as well as practical challenges associated with implementing the bill, to include timing and logistics. Does not discuss necessary, practical steps needed to implement policy. Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 pts

Not Present

6 pts

Policy Brief Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202240

Criteria Ratings Points

Should 10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Persuasive summary of the key issues supporting your decision to support or reject the legislation. Is based upon the May and Can portions of your analysis. Makes the case in light of what is going on politically and whether other political actors should support the legislation in light of competing political agendas. Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

8 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

Articulated but not persuasive summary of the key issues supporting your decision to support or reject the legislation. Is generally based upon the May and Can portions of your analysis. Generally, makes the case in light of what is going on politically and whether other political actors should support the legislation in light of competing political agendas. Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

General summary of the key issues supporting your decision to support or reject the legislation. Not related to the May and Can portions of your analysis. Does not make the case in light of what is going on politically and whether other political actors should support the legislation in light of competing political agendas. Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Sources 10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

All required sources from Module 1: Week 1 and Module 2: Week 2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned Module: Week are cited.

8 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

Most of the required sources from Module 1: Week 1 and Module 2: Week 2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned Module: Week are cited.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Few of the required sources from Module 1: Week 1 and Module 2: Week 2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned Module: Week are cited.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

APA Format (Citations and References)

8 to >5.0 pts

Advanced

Sources are cited and listed in current APA format.

5 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Sources are generally cited and listed in current APA format.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Numerous deficiencies with respect to proper APA.

0 pts

Not Present

8 pts

Page Length 5 to >3.0 pts

Advanced

Length no less than 1.5 pages; not including title and reference pages.

3 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

Length less than 1.5 pages but more than 1; not including title and reference pages.

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Length less than 1 page.

0 pts

Not Present

5 pts

Policy Brief Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202240

Criteria Ratings Points

Total Points: 75

Policy Brief Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202240