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Research a Social Issue [EPAS 2015 Foundation Behaviors 5.1 & 5.2]

This is an individual assignment. This will focus on your specific aspect of the social issue you identified and look at your interest in a social justice policy issue with significant history, landmark legislation, continued social injustices, advocacy efforts, & success stories. You will draft a brief paper which incorporates the following:

1. Definition of Issue or Problem: Summarizes the social issue and provides context to the nature of the problem.

· What is the issue that is being addressed?

· Why should others care about this issue?

· What is the public perception of the issue?

· What is the nature of the problem?

· What are the causes of it?

· What are the risk and protective factors that sustain this issue?

· Why is this a social justice issue?

2. Scope & Magnitude: Describes the specific population, level, or issue you are focused on

· What is the specific population

· At what level is your focus

· Within the broad topic you selected is there a specific issue?

3. Individuals Affected: Describes the population affected by this issue and how this issue contributes to their social injustice

· Who is affected by the issue?

· How many people are affected?

· What do people gain or lose from this issue?

· How are individuals, families, and society affected?

· Who is affected by it & how? The analysis will address the people affected by the issue under consideration in terms of age, diversity issues, gender, income, and residency.

4. Background & History: Addresses the history or evolution of the social welfare system’s response to the population

· How long has the issue been going on?

· What has been tried to resolve this issue in the past?

· How do people feel about the issue?

· How does the issue link or divide different segments of the community?

· Who and what influences opponents to take their positions?

· What political forces are influencing decision-makers?

· What will it take to gain support?

· What is the history of the issue in this community?

6. Resources & Barriers: Describes the factors influencing this social issue that may positively influence change or continued oppression/social injustice

· What are the resources available for addressing the issue?

· What are the barriers?

· What are the resources available for addressing the issue?

· What are the barriers to addressing this issue?

· How can they be overcome?

· What resources will we need to address this issue?

· Where and how can they be tapped?

· Who and what influences opponents to take their positions?

· What economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers?

· What will it take to gain support?

7. Positive and Negative Impacts: Discusses the impact of this problem on the individuals and society. This can be monetary, lost opportunities, lack of educational opportunities or other “costs”

· What is the cost to society?

· What is the cost to treat?

· What factors contribute to the problem or goal?

· What are the consequences (e.g., social, economic) of the issue?

· What are the barriers (political, cultural, etc.) to addressing the issue?

· What is the cost savings of treating or addressing?

Rubric: Research a Social Issue (p. 1/2)

Unsatisfactory

Marginal

Proficient

Exemplary

Grammar, Spelling & APA

[5 points]

Paper demonstrates none of the following: 1) grammatically correct; 2) no spelling errors; 3) follows APA format for citations & references

(0)

Paper demonstrates 1 of the following: 1) grammatically correct; 2) no spelling errors; 3) follows APA format for citations & references

(1)

Paper demonstrates 2 of the following: 1) grammatically correct; 2) no spelling errors; 3) follows APA format for citations & references

(2-4)

Paper demonstrates all of the following: 1) grammatically correct; 2) no spelling errors; 3) follows APA format for citations & references

(5)

Resources

[5 points]

Paper contains no valid/reliable resources to use as evidence and support content, including: journal articles, books, government data sources, industry data sources, or any other empirical evidence

(0)

Paper contains 1 valid/reliable resources to use as evidence and support content, including: journal articles, books, government data sources, industry data sources, or any other empirical evidence

(1)

Paper contains 3-4 valid/reliable resources to use as evidence and support content, including: journal articles, books, government data sources, industry data sources, or any other empirical evidence

(2-4)

Paper contains 5 valid/reliable resources to use as evidence and support content, including: journal articles, books, government data sources, industry data sources, or any other empirical evidence

(5)

Definition of Social Issue

[15 points]

[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.1]

Summarizes the social issue by describing none of the following: 1) Issue being addressed; 2) description of the issue; 3) causes; 4) justification as to why this is a social issue

(0)

Summarizes the social issue by describing 1 of the following: 1) Issue being addressed; 2) description of the issue; 3) causes; 4) justification as to why this is a social issue

(1-6)

Summarizes the social issue by describing 2 of the following: 1) Issue being addressed; 2) description of the issue; 3) causes; 4) justification as to why this is a social issue

(7-11)

Summarizes the social issue by describing 3 to 4 of the following: 1) Issue being addressed; 2) description of the issue; 3) causes; 4) justification as to why this is a social issue

(12-15)

Scope and Magnitude

[15 points]

[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.2]

Identifies the scope of the problem by demonstrating none of the following: 1) specific population; 2) Level of focus; 3) Specific issue

(0)

Identifies the scope of the problem by demonstrating 1 of the following: 1) specific population; 2) Level of focus; 3) Specific issue

(1-6)

Identifies the scope of the problem by demonstrating 2 of the following: 1) specific population; 2) Level of focus; 3) Specific issue

(7-11)

Identifies the scope of the problem by demonstrating 3 of the following: 1) specific population; 2) Level of focus; 3) Specific issue

(12-15)

Individuals Affected

[15 points]

[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.2]

Describes the population affected by social justice issue by demonstrating none of the following: 1) description of the population affected; 2) number of persons affected; 3) how population is affected

(0)

Describes the population affected by social justice issue by demonstrating 1 of the following: 1) description of the population affected; 2) number of persons affected; 3) how population is affected

(1-6)

Describes the population affected by social justice issue by demonstrating 2 of the following: 1) description of the population affected; 2) number of persons affected; 3) how population is affected

(7-11)

Describes the population affected by social justice issue by demonstrating all of the following: 1) description of the population affected; 2) number of persons affected; 3) how population is affected

(12-15)

Rubric: Research a Social Issue (p. 2/2)

Background and History

[15 points]

[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.1]

Identifies the background and history of the problem by demonstrating none of the following: 1) length of time issue has been going on; 2) previous attempts to resolve; 3) community stance on the issue; 4) supporters of the issue; 5) opponents of the issue

(0)

Identifies the background and history of the problem by demonstrating 1 of the following: 1) length of time issue has been going on; 2) previous attempts to resolve; 3) community stance on the issue; 4) supporters of the issue; 5) opponents of the issue

(1-3)

Identifies the background and history of the problem by demonstrating 2 to 3 of the following: 1) length of time issue has been going on; 2) previous attempts to resolve; 3) community stance on the issue; 4) supporters of the issue; 5) opponents of the issue

(7-11)

Identifies the background and history of the problem by demonstrating 4 to 5 of the following: 1) length of time issue has been going on; 2) previous attempts to resolve; 3) community stance on the issue; 4) supporters of the issue; 5) opponents of the issue

(12-15)

Resources & Barriers

[15 points]

[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.2]

Identifies the resources & barriers of the problem by demonstrating none of the following: 1) resources available for addressing the issue; 2) barriers for addressing the issue; 3) solutions for addressing barriers; 4) additional resources needed; 5) who and what influences opponents; 6) economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers; and 7) avenues for gaining support

(0)

Identifies the resources & barriers of the problem by demonstrating 1 to 2 of the following: 1) resources available for addressing the issue; 2) barriers for addressing the issue; 3) solutions for addressing barriers; 4) additional resources needed; 5) who and what influences opponents; 6) economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers; and 7) avenues for gaining support

(1-6)

Identifies the resources & barriers of the problem by demonstrating 3 to 4 of the following: 1) resources available for addressing the issue; 2) barriers for addressing the issue; 3) solutions for addressing barriers; 4) additional resources needed; 5) who and what influences opponents; 6) economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers; and 7) avenues for gaining support

(7-11)

Identifies the resources & barriers of the problem by demonstrating 5 to 7 of the following: 1) resources available for addressing the issue; 2) barriers for addressing the issue; 3) solutions for addressing barriers; 4) additional resources needed; 5) who and what influences opponents; 6) economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers; and 7) avenues for gaining support

(12-15)

Impacts

[15 points]

[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.2]

Identifies the impact of the problem by demonstrating none of the following: 1) cost to society; 2) cost to individuals; 3) cost to treat; 4) cost savings of treating or addressing; 5) other costs; 6) Social, economic, or political costs

(0)

Identifies the impact of the problem by demonstrating 1 of the following: 1) cost to society; 2) cost to individuals; 3) cost to treat; 4) cost savings of treating or addressing; 5) other costs; 6) Social, economic, or political costs

(1-6)

Identifies the impact of the problem by demonstrating 2 to 3 of the following: 1) cost to society; 2) cost to individuals; 3) cost to treat; 4) cost savings of treating or addressing; 5) other costs; 6) Social, economic, or political costs

(7-11)

Identifies the impact of the problem by demonstrating 4 to 6 of the following: 1) cost to society; 2) cost to individuals; 3) cost to treat; 4) cost savings of treating or addressing; 5) other costs; 6) Social, economic, or political costs

(12-15)