Social Policy Paper
SWK 510 Social Welfare Policy
Grading Rubric for Policy Assessment Paper
Instructor: Dr. Sam Choi
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Area of Evaluation |
Points Earned |
Possible points |
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Clearly identifies social problem addressed by the policy |
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20 |
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Clearly identifies policy in response to the social problem |
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10 |
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Clearly summarize the policy provision |
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20 |
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Critically analyzes the implementation of the policy—discuss how values, ethics, and political ideology affect the policy’s implementation |
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20 |
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Critically analyzes how the policy has been impacted social work practice at the agency level |
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20 |
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Critically analyzes how the policy has been impacted clients |
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20 |
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Clearly discuss the recommendation for change and their possible impacts on 1) social work practice and 2) clients’ lives |
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30 |
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Clearly discuss the social justice issues related to the implementation of the policy |
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20 |
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Utilize at least 5 peer reviewed journal articles |
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20 |
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Clarity, organization and quality of thought, grammar, spelling, and APA formatting |
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20 |
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TOTAL |
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200 |
· Identify the social issue and how social work practices have been approaching (theoretical framework)
· Discuss the social issue related to the unique setting (urban or rural)
· Discuss related policies/programs to address the particular social issue in the setting
· Discuss Strengths and Weakness of current policy/programs that are related to setting of Urban or Rural regarding your issue
· Discuss the recommendation for changes related to Urban or Rural
· Discuss the advocacy plan
· 7-10 page excluding the cover and references page
· Use at least 3 peer reviewed journal articles
· See the rubric