Social Policy Paper

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SWK 510 Social Welfare Policy

Grading Rubric for Policy Assessment Paper

Instructor: Dr. Sam Choi

Area of Evaluation

Points Earned

Possible points

Clearly identifies social problem addressed by the policy

20

Clearly identifies policy in response to the social problem

10

Clearly summarize the policy provision

20

Critically analyzes the implementation of the policy—discuss how values, ethics, and political ideology affect the policy’s implementation

20

Critically analyzes how the policy has been impacted social work practice at the agency level

20

Critically analyzes how the policy has been impacted clients

20

Clearly discuss the recommendation for change and their possible impacts on 1) social work practice and 2) clients’ lives

30

Clearly discuss the social justice issues related to the implementation of the policy

20

Utilize at least 5 peer reviewed journal articles

20

Clarity, organization and quality of thought, grammar, spelling, and APA formatting

20

TOTAL

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