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PAF 101—MODULE 3 GRADE SHEET
** BASED ON CHAPTERS 5 & 6 revised 2/3/11 **

Name: Societal Category: __ Writing ___ __ Organization ___ __ Participation ___ Total Points Deducted

Extra Credit Points: Competitions _ Speakers _

__Total Extra Credit Points__ ?

Group #: MAXIMUM YOUR EXERCISE POINTS SCORE COMMENTS

5.1 8 5.2 21 __ 5.3 12 __ 5.4 8 __ 5.5 6 __ 5.6 6

__ 6.1 6 __ 6.2 33 __ 6.3 10 __ 6.4 10

Subtotal for Paper __120

Points Deducted:__ Late Paper _____ Writing _____ Organization _____ Participation ___ Total Points Deducted

Extra Credit Points: Competitions _ Speakers _

__Total Extra Credit Points __?__

= = =** TOTAL GRADE ** =

**MODULE THREE** 120 __#__

** PAF 101 EXERCISES: MODULE THREE ** ** BASED ON CHAPTERS 5 & 6 **

Whenever you use a source in your answer, including all quotes, you must provide an APA-style internal citation and a full APA-style reference in the References page exercise. HINT: Most of these exercises require citations.

**Only attach an article if required by exercise directions. Whenever you attach an article, it must be directly behind the exercise in which it appears, and it must be clearly labeled with the exercise number and letter to which it pertains. Attach only the first page of the article unless otherwise stated.**

Exercise 5.1: Describing the Societal Problem and its Geographic Location __ Your Total Score: _____ (Maximum: 8 points)__

A. Briefly state your societal problem and which local area of the country it applies to (i.e. town, city, county, school district). For this module, your geographic level must be local. (2 points) __ Part A score: _____


 * ** State your societal problem here: Too Much ﻿Unemployment **


 * ** State the specific geographic area (including the state) you will be focusing on here: New York City **

B. Clearly describe two of the most important negative effects of the problem. Each description should be no longer than two sentences (6 points) Part B score:_


 * ** Describe the first negative effect here: Increased amount of debt throughout the city. **


 * ** Describe the second negative effect here: Increased taxes to make up for the unemployed citizens that are not pay taxes. **

Exercise 5.2: Providing Evidence of a Societal Problem within the County of your Choosing Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 21 points)

Provide three different forms of clear and convincing evidence of the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1. Specify the geographic locality that each piece of evidence is from, which should be the same locality as you identified in 5.1. If it is not, you must specify how the evidence you find is relevant to the locality that you specified in 5.1. Write up to 4 sentences describing each piece of evidence. Label graphs and tables to conform to the example given on page 61 of the //Maxwell Manual//. Make sure your graph has a title, labeled axes and a source.

A. Write up to 4 sentences providing evidence of your societal problem and support this evidence by including a trend line graph. (Note: graph must be generated electronically and may not be hand drawn. Needs to have at least 3 points and **at least one point must be factual**). (7 points) Part A score:_


 * ** Evidence described by graph: ﻿The graph shows that debt increased dramatically since the beginning of the recession. Over the past few years debt has gone down. **

** Insert Graph Here: **

B. Write up to 4 sentences providing evidence based on a quote from a player, stakeholder, or expert you interviewed (include the direct quote that supports the evidence). (7 points) Part B score:_

> C. Write up to 4 sentences providing evidence by citing a print or electronic source. (7 points) Part C score:_
 * ** Evidence from a player, stakeholder, or expert: Joseph Havrilla is a 52 year old male living in the Bronx, NY. He has accumulated $28,000 in debt since he was laid off from his job in 2005. **


 * ** Evidence from a print or electronic source: " ** The report shows that households steadily reduced aggregate consumer indebtedness over the past seven quarters. In the second quarter of 2010, they owed 6.4 percent less than they did in 2008, the peak year for indebtedness. " - New York Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Exercise 5.3: Identifying Underlying Causes of the Problem Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 12 points)

Describe and provide sources for the four most significant causes that contribute to the existence of the societal problem which you are studying. (NOTE: the causes and sources used can be general & not specific to the local area.) The causes should not overlap or be redundant.


 * One source may be used for several or all of the causes, and at least one of the four must be based on a quote from a player, stakeholder, or expert you have interviewed (7 points will be deducted if you do not do this).
 * 3 points will be deducted if a major cause is not discussed and full credit will be assigned only if reasonable causes are included and the discussion is clearly and precisely written.


 * ** Write and briefly describe the first cause here: Exporting high-paying jobs to low-wage countries. This makes products cheaper to produce. **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the second cause here: The collapse of the housing market. People are not willing to sell their homes due to the low price they would get for it. **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the third cause here: The collapse of the stock market. People beginning pulling their stocks off the market because of the fear of another depression. **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the fourth cause here: Foreign companies buying and owning American companies. **

Exercise 5.4: Describing the Current Policy Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 8 points)

A. Describe one current policy now in effect in the locality you specified in 5.1 to remedy the problem described in 5.1. The policy can originate at a local, state, or national level but must be operating in all or part of the locality you have chosen. Be clear where it originates. (2 points) Part A score: _


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** Describe the policy here: An improvement in the employability of the labor supply. Meaning the government is trying to encourage more people to go to school and continue their education. Many jobs are now requiring people have a higher degree. **


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** Write the specific geographic location the policy originated in here: Entire State of New York and most of United States **

B. Identify the local administrative unit primarily responsible for implementing the policy. (2 points) Part B score:_


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** Identify the local administrative unit here: Department of Education **


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: Entire State of New York **

C. Identify the legislative body that is the original source of this policy. (2 points) Part C score:_


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** Identify the legislative body here: Department of Labor **


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: Entire United States **

D. Describe how a court at any level (local, state, federal) could be involved in the application of the policy. (2 points) Part D score:_


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** Describe how a court could be involved here: a court could be involved if a person was to rebuttal the mandatory schooling for a career. **


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: The court has control over the country. **

Exercise 5.5: Describing the Role of Business and Non‑Profit Organizations Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 6 points)

A. Identify a business corporation and describe an action it takes to reduce the societal problem you are studying at any geographic level, not necessarily your chosen locality. (3 points) Part A score: _


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** Write the name and location of the corporate headquarters of the business here: JP Morgan Chase **


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** In one sentence, indicate an action this corporation takes to reduce the societal problem by quoting a statement either from the company itself or another source here: This bank is trying to reduce unemployment by offering small businesses that open new business lines of credit can reduce interest by .5% for every new hire. **

B. Identify a non-profit organization and describe an action it takes to reduce the societal problem you are studying at any geographic level, not necessarily your chosen locality. (3 points) Part B score: _


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** Write the name and location of the local or national headquarters of the non-profit organization here: Guiding Eyes for the Blind **


 * <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">** In one sentence, describe an action this organization takes to reduce the societal problem by quoting a statement either from the organization or another source here: This organization can hire more people because the federal government offers assistance to non profit organizations. **

Exercise 5.6: Examining the News Media's Discussion of Societal Problems Your Total Score: _ (Maximum: 6 points)

Select and evaluate an editorial, op-ed, or letter to the editor published within the last 6 months from any newspaper that discusses your societal problem at any governmental level or location. Do not summarize the article. Attach a copy of the entire article directly behind this exercise.

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 * **Evaluate how well the author presents the “societal problem,” “evidence of the problem,” and “causes of the problem,” and quote at least one sentence or part of it from the article here: The author presents the issue of unemployment very well. She talks about what she thinks the senate should do. She explains the evidence of the problem to be the taxation of carried interest. The causes of unemployment is that managers of investment service partnerships are not paying their fair share of taxes. "The Senate must extend federal unemployment benefits as emergency spending"**

Exercise 6.1: Evaluating the Grading Exercise and Increasing Learning Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 6 points)

Identify and justify in one sentence which of the three grading alternatives would be most **feasible** in future PAF 101 classes. In another sentence, identify and justify which of the three grading alternatives would be most **effective** in future PAF 101 classes to increase learning.

I think the most feasible grading alternative would be that their a certain amount of students that can recieve each grade. I think this because students can agree to do the bear minimum amount of work and still manage to get a good grade.
 * ** Write one sentence for which alternative would be most feasible here: **

I think the most effective grading alternative would be the traditional one. I think this because this way students are able to get the grade that they deserve.
 * ** Write one sentence for which alternative would be most effective here: **

Exercise 6.2: Developing Public Policy Alternatives Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 33 points)

A. Using **information from a book, website, or article**, describe a public policy alternative to the existing policy to deal with the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1. The information can refer to any geographic area or governmental level.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 0in; tabstops: 0in;">Part A score:_
 * The policy must be at the local level and be reasonable in terms of the criteria discussed in Step 2 on pp. 73-74 of the //Maxwell Manual//.
 * To receive credit for this exercise, the alternative must be able to be implemented by one or more agencies that have direct authority in the geographic location your policy targets.
 * Rate the feasibility and effectiveness of your alternative using the terms “high,” “medium,” or “low,” and justify your rating. (8 points)
 * Internal citation needed for all policy alternatives.

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Description of Policy Alternative #1 and the local government agency responsible for implementation here: ** This policy helps vulnerable young people secure employment and achieve academic success through job training and employment programs, including summer youth employment opportunities. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Identify your source of information and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: **
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<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Rate Policy Alternative #1 Effectiveness here: ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 48.45pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: 8. This policy is very effective because it gives jobs to teenagers and also helps train them for future jobs. This can help with future unempplyment rates. **

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Rate Policy Alternative #1 Feasibility here: ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 45.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: 2. Hundred of thousands of teenagers want to take advantage of this program and there may not be enough spots available for all to participate. **

B. Using **information you received through an interview with a player, stakeholder, or expert**, describe a public policy alternative to the existing policy to deal with the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1. The information can refer to any geographic area or governmental level. · Follow the instructions from Part A. (8 points) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 17.1pt; tabstops: 17.1pt;">Part B score:_

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Description of Policy Alternative #2 and the local government agency responsible for implementation here: ** This public policy is similar to the first one. Leaders can consider several creative financing strategies to maintain employment opportunities for youth this summer and in the years to come.

<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Identify your source of information and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: **
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<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Rate Policy Alternative #2 Effectiveness here: ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 45.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: 6, I dont think this as effective as the first policy but I think they make a good effort to try and help employers higher the youth. **

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Rate Policy Alternative #2 Feasibility here: ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 45.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: 2. The downfall to this policy is that it only gives jobs to the youth and there is a large amount of unemployment in adults. **

C. Using **any source of information**, describe a public policy alternative to the existing policy to deal with the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1. The information can refer to any geographic area or governmental level.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 17.1pt; tabstops: 17.1pt;">Part C score:_
 * Follow the instructions from Part A. (8 points)

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Description of Policy Alternative #3 and the local government agency responsible for implementation here: ** Career Builder gives teenagers advice and help when looking for a job, and how they can find a job using a skill they may have. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Identify your source of information and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: **
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<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Rate Policy Alternative #3 Effectiveness here: ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 42.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: 9. I think many teenagers do not get a job because they do not know how to talk to the interviewer or cant find the right job. This website not only helps them find a job, but teaches them how to get the job. **

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Rate Policy Alternative #3 Feasibility here: ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 42.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: 4. When trying to find a job online it is hard to find a local job near you. Also alot of jobs would prefer you to go in and apply. **

D. Using only your ratings and justifications in Parts A-C, summarize your preferred policy alternative clearly and coherently in no more than 5 sentences. (9 points) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: .5in; tabstops: .5in;">Part D score:_


 * ** In no more than 5 sentences, state your preferred policy and explain why it is superior to the other two alternatives by comparing the feasibility and effectiveness of each here: My preffered policy is policy number one. I think this because the policy not only gives teenagers a paying job but they also help train them for future jobs. Many people who are not working, dont work because they dont know how to get into the workforce. Its important for children to learn at a young age how to work, and to develope a good work ethic. **

Exercise 6.3: Finding Legislation on Your Topic Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 10 points)

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: 17.1pt; text-indent: 0.9pt;">A. Using the Congressional Information Service (CIS Index) reference material or the web address, **http://thomas.loc.gov**, find a piece of federal legislation related to your topic area (not necessarily your proposed policy). Attach a copy of the first page of the legislation. (5 points) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 17.1pt; tabstops: 17.1pt; text-indent: 0.9pt;">Part A score:_

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Record the full search statement you used here: ** unemployment <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Write one complete sentence on how the bill is related to your topic here: ** The bill adress's housing ways and finance. []

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tabstops: 17.1pt; text-indent: 0.9pt;">B. Using the New York State web address (**www.state.ny.us**) or the New York State Assembly or Senate home pages (**http://assembly.state.ny.us** or **http://senate.state.ny.us**), find a piece of legislation related to your topic area (not necessarily your proposed policy). Attach a copy of the first page of the legislation. (5 points) Part B score:_

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Record the full search statement you used here: ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">** Unemployment **

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Write one complete sentence on how the bill is related to your topic here: ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">** The bill is related to my topic because it talks about how to prepare for a job, get a job, and do well at that job. **

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Exercise 6.4: References Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 10 points)


 * Prepare a list of references that includes all sources for this module.
 * Follow the APA format.
 * Include all sources used in the exercises.

· ** Start References on the next line or on the next page: **