Rubric Family Policy Research Paper Spring 2024

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Use the following guide to highlight colors when reviewing feedback on your paper: Content highlighted in green or bolded: Include the correct or more complete definition of a term. Include words from the definition in the explanation of how the example illustrates this term. Be specific. Provide more explanation. Content highlighted in pink or bolded: Editing is needed to correct run-on sentences and/or comma splices (instead of a comma, use a semi-colon, period, or an “and”) or incompletes sentences Content highlighted in yellow or bolded: Editing is needed to correct grammar and punctuation errors, for example, incorrect use of possessive noun, subject/verb agreement is needed; word choice problem; awkward phrasing); and 2) informal writing problems (i.e., contractions, “this” without a noun, “get,” general “you,” overstatements). Content highlighted in blue or bolded: Editing is needed for correct in-text citations, including quoting, and reference entries. Cite the correct author or authors) and/or include a page number, paragraph number, or time stamp; edit reference entry or entries; and/or use quotation marks around material taken verbatim from a source. Be sure to review the grading rubric and the resource table that follows the rubric. Both are found at the end of the paper. After reviewing all of the feedback and checking on highlighted resources for writing and APA guidance, please contact me if you have questions. Note in your email the resource(s) you have checked and what specific information is unclear. Rubric for Family Policy Research Paper (100 points) 2023 Criteria Details of Criteria See highlighted feedback. See comments and edits in the paper. Points Points Points No Points Notes (separate document) Submit document in which you took notes from each of the sources cited . Include an APA reference entry Use quotations around content taken verbatim and include page/para# Highlight content from the notes that was used in the paper. 10 points 9 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points Cover Page and Body of Paper • Note your name, title of course, and date on cover page • Follow outline; included headings/sub-headings and give a word count for each section • Submit the paper as a word document. • Double-space the paper. • Indent paragraphs 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points Introduction 100-300 words - Begin introduction with a clear, specific statement that identifies the issue and the policy. - Describe the topic/issue/problem briefly. - Note the type of policy § If a private policy, state the context. § If a law, state title and when it was enacted (i.e., passed into law) and when did it take effect? § If a bill, state the title and when it was introduced, sponsors/cosponsors, if your Representator or Senator was a sponsors/cosponsor § If an executive order, state when it was issued and by whom. - Include APA citations 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points TOPIC 1000-1250 words Demonstrate critical and informed thought . Be informed by evidence from credible sources. - Cite credible sources for all information. - Support assertions of fact or truth by evidence and citation(s) to credible sources. - Base this section on multiple credible sources. - See comments in the paper Where appropriate in this section, clearly and specifically explain how families are involved and why policy is needed State and describe the issue, situation, and/or problem prompting the policy. - Include an introductory paragraph. - Reasons/arguments that establish need for a policy o Describing each reason separately (one or multiple paragraphs) and provide substantial evidence that supports each reason. - Reasons/arguments against the need for a policy o Label and describe the arguments offered against the need for a policy and provide substantial evidence that supports each reason. 25 points 24 points 23 points 22 points 21 points 20 points 19 points 18 points . 17 points 16 points 15 points 14 points 13 points 12 points 11 points 10 points 9 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

POLICY 1000-1250 words 1. Indicate type of policy and to whom it pertains: - If addressing a law, provide number/ title, when enacted, month/year it took effect. - If addressing a bill, indicate its current status. For a State bill, note whether State Representative or State Senator representing your home area in your state legislature is a sponsor of the bill. For a Federal bill, note the sponsor and the number of co-sponsors. If the bill is in the US Senate, note if one or both of the US Senators from Michigan is a sponsor or co-sponsor. If the bill is in the US House of Representatives, note if any of the US Representatives from Michigan is a sponsor or cosponsor the bill. Note the Committee(s) the bill was sent to and if it passed out of the Committee(s). Note if it has been voted out of one Chamber (House or Senate) and sent to the other, or if passed in both chambers and is waiting for a decision by the Governor (if a state bill) or the US President (if a federal bill). - If addressing an Executive Order (by a current Governor or President), note the number and title of the Executive Order. - Describe the agency/department/organization responsible or would be responsible for the policy - The policy must have obvious implications for families - The policy must be one of the following: A state or federal law or regulation enacted between 2020 and 2024 A current bill (2023 or 2024) in the State Legislature of any state (e.g., Michigan Senate or the Michigan House of Representatives) or in the U.S. Congress (the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives). An Executive Order either by the current President of the United States or the current Governor of a state. 9 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points 2. Thoroughly describe the law (or a specific portion of it), regulation, bill (or a portion of it), or executive order. 10 points 9 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points 3. Demonstrate ethical thinking. - Describe the extent to which ethical thinking is evident in the policy. - Describe how the literature on your topic addresses ethical considerations. Indicate if the policy itself explicitly mentions ethical considerations. That is, do the authors of the policy refer to ethical standards or principles? If so, describe what is written. If not, what implicit ethical dimension is inherent in the policy? - Cite one or more scholarly sources that address ethical thinking (e.g., ethical standards/principles, code of ethics). See sources in 4120. 5 points . 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points 4. Describe how well is the policy working or should work . - Provide the evidence and cite sources. Be sure to represent multiple perspectives found in the literature on this topic and offered by credible sources. - If addressing a bill, what is the evidence the policy should work? - Be detailed. - Cite multiple credible sources 10 points 9 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

5a. Implications of Policy for Families Note if the policy is an explicit or implicit family policy. Define explicit and implicit family policies, using definitions from Bogenschneider (2014) or Skinner (n.d.), and explain how the policy meets the definition of either an explicit or implicit family policy. Cite sources. 1. If the policy or proposed policy is an explicit family policy, explain in detail how it directly addresses at least one of the five functions of families perform (see Bogenschneider, 2014, p. 44). Cite sources. 2. If the family policy is implicit , explain how the policy or propose policy supports or does not support one of the following principles: family responsibilities, family stability, family relationships, family diversity, or family engagement. Define the principle (see pages 274-278). Cite sources. 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points 5b. Principles from Family Impact Checklist Using information gleaned from your research on this topic and on this policy, identify and explain the principle from the following most relevant to the policy 1) family responsibility, 2) family stability, 3) family relationships, or 5) family engagement. See Table 12.3 Family Impact Checklist (pp. 273-278) Cite sources 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points 5c. Principle 4 lists six questions to consider when analyzing policy. Choose one question ( be sure to include the question in your paper ) and answer it with evidence-based information that suggests how your policy directly and/or indirectly affects diverse populations. (see the list of diverse populations noted in Principle 4). (See pages 276-277, and Table 12.4: Family Diversity and Contexts.) Cite sources. 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points APA Style and Required Sources Expected 7 th edition of the APA Manual. o Cite source(s) for all assertions and evidence o Include correct APA style in-text citations and reference list o Use quotation marks around phrases and sentences taken verbatim from a source. Double-check if some sentences or parts of sentences require quotation marks. o Include a page number when quoting from a book, book chapter, journal article, or other document. Use a paragraph number when quoting from a webpage. o All sources in a reference list must be cited in the body of the paper . o All sources in the body of the paper must be included in the reference list. 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point . 0 points o Sources are mixture of scholarly books/articles; government reports; and reports from non-governmental agencies, non-profits, professional organizations, and/or think tanks. Minimum of 10 different sources: o one for the policy o Bogenschneider (2014) on family policy concepts, o Four or more on the topic (e.g., scholarly, government reports) o Four or more on the policy (e.g., scholarly, government reports

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