FOR MATHGUY18 ONLY

Content: Expansion from Paper 1 & 2 (based on the feedback from the instructor)

The following criteria will be used by the instructor in evaluating Paper 3. Each criterion will be scored as follows: 3 = Good, 2 = Fair, 1 = Poor, 0 = Missing. As there are 18 criteria for Paper 3, the range of possible scores is 0 to 54 (18 criteria x 3 points each).

1. The formal name of the social policy being discussed, and a discussion of the goals of the policy, including a description of the policies target population.

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2. The agency (agencies) charged with its implementation, the types of benefits provided (i.e., cash grants, vouchers, concrete goods, services, etc.).

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3. A discussion of how the policy, and the programs created or maintained by the policy, are funded, including, when appropriate, the type of funding (e.g., block grants, reimbursements, etc.), and the source(s) of funding (federal, state, mix of federal and state).

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4. The magnitude and dimensions of the social problem/issue that the social policy was designed to address. This should include relevant demographic data to establish how prevalent the issue or problem and its effect on individuals, families, communities, and society.

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5. The development and evolution of the policy, including identification of previous policies that the current policy modified or replaced, social and political conditions under which the current policy was formed, and factors that have affected implementation of the policy, including any modifications.

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6. A review of the literature on the effectiveness of the policy. The review should include an overview of recent empirical studies that have sought to measure the outcomes of the policy or the problem the policy is designed to address.

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7. The review includes an introduction to the nature and scope of the body of research related to the policy.

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8. The student’s analysis of the effectiveness of the policy based on their review of the research literature. This should include an assessment of the limitations of existing research.

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9. The student’s assessment of areas for further needed research.

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10. An assessment of the policy issue using the Human Condition framework covered in the Week 8 coursework.

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11. A discussion of the ethical and social and economic justice considerations. The ethical principles and standards from the NASW Code of Ethics should be utilized and referenced in this discussion.

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12. The student’s analysis of needed changes to the policy or to the implementation of the policy.

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Quality of Writing

13. Title page, running head, and basic formatting of the paper in APA Style 6th edition (see sections 2.01, 2.05, 3.03, 8.03, & 8.07 in the APA Publication Manual). An abstract is required for Paper 3.

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14. Headings are utilized to organize the paper (see sections 3.02 & 3.03).

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15. In-text citations are formatted in APA Style (see Chapter 6)

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16. Direct quotes are not overused. When they are utilized, they are cited in APA Style (see sections 6.03 – 6.09). If no direct quotes are utilized, then the student automatically receives 3 points for this criterion.

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17. The list of references is formatted in APA Style. (See 2.11, 6.22-6.26,6.27-6.31, and all of Chapter 7).

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18. Paper is well written: including organization (see 3.01-3.04), style (3.05-3.11), unbiased language (pages 70-73 & 3.12-3.17), grammar (3.18-3.23), & mechanics (Chapter 4). Paper is between 10 to 12 pages in length (not counting title page and references).

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Total: /54