Unit 4 Assignment
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Global Issue Analysis
The project for this course asks you to select and investigate a public problem with global dimensions, and apply the theories and practices considered in the course to develop analysis and recommendations that can be implemented through public administration.
In this project you will:
· Research and integrate information from many relevant and trustworthy resources to arrive at a comprehensive overview of an issue.
· Assess the impacts of globalism, cultural diversity, technology, common public values, citizen engagement, and public participation.
· Make program/policy recommendations.
· Apply academic writing skills.
It is recommended that you review all three phases of this project at the outset of the course, so you will be in the best position for success. The phases and their components are listed lower on this page.
Project Objectives
To successfully complete this project, you will be expected to:
1. Apply theories relevant to public administration in global or multicultural contexts.
1. Analyze key elements of a specific issue that has global, multicultural, and diversity ramifications.
1. Demonstrate how recommendations incorporate public values that have been identified as universally held across relevant regional and global boundaries.
1. Apply skills of academic research and writing.
Project Requirements
To achieve a successful project experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements.
. Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (sixth edition) style .
. Number of resources: Minimum of 12 peer-reviewed resources, plus other resources as appropriate.
. Length of paper: 10–15 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding the cover page, table of contents, executive summary, and references.
. Font and font size: Times, 12 point.
Project Grading Criteria
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Global Issue Analysis Project Scoring Guide Grading Rubric |
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Criteria |
Non-performance |
Basic |
Proficient |
Distinguished |
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Revise writing based on feedback and new ideas or information. 16% |
Makes no revisions to writing. |
Makes minor revisions to writing based on feedback. |
Revises writing based on feedback and new ideas or information. |
Based on feedback and new ideas or information, revises writing to include deeper critical analysis or evaluation of the factors of the issue at hand. |
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Assess the impact of various influences, such as globalism, cultural diversity, technology, and common public values, on a public administration issue. 16% |
Does not describe impact of influences on a public issue. |
Describes impact of influences on a public issue. |
Assesses the impact of various influences, such as globalism, cultural diversity, technology, and common public values, on a public issue. |
Assesses the impact of various influences, such as globalism, cultural diversity, technology, and common public values, on a public issue and evaluates their importance within the context. |
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Assess the impact of citizen engagement and public participation on a public problem with global dimensions. 17% |
Does not describe the impact of citizen engagement and public participation on a public issue with global dimensions. |
Describes the impact of citizen engagement and public participation on a public issue with global dimensions. |
Assesses the impact of citizen engagement and public participation on a public issue with global dimensions. |
Assesses the impact of citizen engagement and public participation on a public issue with global dimensions, and evaluates their importance within the context. |
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Make program/policy recommendations for a public problem with global dimensions that incorporate universally held public values. 17% |
Does not make program/policy recommendations for a public problem with global dimensions. |
Makes program/policy recommendations for a public problem with global dimensions, but does not incorporate universally held public values. |
Makes program/policy recommendations for a public problem with global dimensions that incorporate universally held public values. |
Makes program/policy recommendations for a public problem with global dimensions that incorporate universally held public values, and supports the recommendations with clear and cogent analysis. |
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Analyze cultural values and their impact on decision making and communications. 17% |
Does not describe cultural values related to decision making and communications. |
Describes cultural values related to decision making and communications. |
Analyzes cultural values and their impact on decision making and communications. |
Analyzes cultural values and their impact on decision making and communications, and supports the analysis with appropriate examples. |
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Demonstrate effective academic writing. 17% |
Does not demonstrate and apply academic writing skills. |
Demonstrates some academic writing skills, but information is not well organized, is not clear and succinct, or there are errors in usage or mechanics. |
Demonstrates and applies academic writing skills. |
Demonstrates exemplary academic writing skills: All information and ideas are clear, succinct, and well organized; APA style is consistently applied; and usage and mechanics contain no errors. |
Project Components
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Project Component |
Course Grade Weight |
Unit Due |
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Global Issue – Selection (Phase 1) |
15% |
4 |
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Global Issue – Theoretical Framework (Phase 2) |
25% |
7 |
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Global Issue – Analysis (Phase 3) |
30% |
10 |
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Total: |
70% |
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