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PAF 101—MODULE 3 GRADE SHEET
** BASED ON CHAPTERS 5 & 6 revised 7/23/10 **

Name: Societal Category:

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 __

__ 6.2 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 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: **


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

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: **


 * ** Describe the second negative effect here: **

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: **

** 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: **


 * ** Evidence from a print or electronic source: **

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: **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the second cause here: **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the third cause here: **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the fourth cause here: **

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: _

** An act of congress to promote environmental education because of the increase of human health and environmental threats. **
 * ** Describe the policy here: The National Environmental Education Act of 1990 **

USA
 * ** Write the specific geographic location the policy originated in here: **

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

James Kaishian, principal
 * ** Identify the local administrative unit here: **

** Briarcliff Manor **
 * ** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: **

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

** Congress **
 * ** Identify the legislative body here: **

** USA **
 * ** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: **

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:_

** People could sue the school for teaching science and going against religious beliefs. **
 * ** Describe how a court could be involved here: **

USA
 * ** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: **

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: _

** Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY **
 * ** Write the name and location of the corporate headquarters of the business here: **

** Syracuse environmental science program was created to teach students about environmental issues. ** http://environmentalscience.syr.edu/ “Student centered teaching and research to solve global environmental issues for the 21st century.”
 * ** In one sentence, indicate the action this corporation takes to reduce the societal problem by quoting a statement either from the company itself or another source here: **

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: _ 2


 * ** Write the name and location of the local or national headquarters of the non-profit organization here: **
 * ** Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining, NY **


 * ** In one sentence, describe the organization takes to reduce the societal problem by quoting a statement either from the organization or another source here: **
 * Teatown Reservation teaches kids and adults alike about the environment. Here is a statement from their website
 * “ An important part of Teatown’s mission is to teach ecology and encourage responsible interaction with nature in our own neighborhoods.”

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.


 * ** 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: **

http://www.upvnews.com/editorial/environmental-education-may-become-extinct.html 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.


 * ** Write one sentence for which alternative would be most feasible here: **


 * ** 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.

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.

 · ** Description of Policy Alternative #1 and the local government agency responsible for implementation here: ** Have many contests on Environmental awareness and have the price be scholarship money  · ** Identify your source of information and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: ** [] This helped me form the policy because it showed some examples of "green" Scholarships

 · ** Rate Policy Alternative #1 Effectiveness here: High ** ** Justification: People would be willingly researching Environmental **

** Rate Policy Alternative #1 Feasibility here: Medium **  · ** Justification: although effective, it would need people to donate a lot of money ** 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) Part B score:_

 · ** Description of Policy Alternative #2 and the local government agency responsible for implementation here: ** All persons between the ages of 15 and 50 must take a 6 hour class on Sustainability every five years  · ** Identify your source of information and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: ** []

This helped me form the policy because it shows that schools are making some effort to have sustainability classes,

 · ** Rate Policy Alternative #2 Effectiveness here: High **  · ** Justification: People are reminded every 5 years on what they should do, and are forced to learn **

 · ** Rate Policy Alternative #2 Feasibility here: low ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 45.6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: Although very effective, people don't find sustainability important enough to be that time consuming **

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: ** Students are briefed on sustainability in their science classes, then take a short test every year on sustability and must retake it until they pass. <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: ** [] This is an example of a quiz that could be used for the school. <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: Medium ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 42.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: Briefly educates people every year **

<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: High ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 42.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">** Justification: Very simple, not very time consuming at all **

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:_

I think that part C would probably be the most feasible choice, and still is pretty effective. All people need to remember the environment is just a friendly reminder. With this short briefing and test, people get that reminder and some education as well.
 * ** 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: **

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: **

<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="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;"> · ** Write one complete sentence on how the bill is related to your topic here: **

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: **