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POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER 
POLICY ANALYSIS PAPER
Rubric Code: B2XBWC8
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Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

Powered by iRubric Policy Analysis Paper
  OUTSTANDING

25 pts

STRONG

20 pts

ADEQUATE

15 pts

LIMITED

10 pts

DEFICIENT

5 pts

MISSING

0 pts

Introduction of Problem/Policy
20 %

OUTSTANDING

Problem and/or existing policy is thoroughly described. The history of the problem/policy is included. Key terms, stakeholders and policy areas needing analysis and resolution are defined.
STRONG

Presents a well-considered position on the issue.
ADEQUATE

Presents a clear position on the issue.
LIMITED

Presents a vague or limited position on the issue.
DEFICIENT

Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing a position on the issue.
MISSING

Missing
Policy Environment
20 %

OUTSTANDING

Evaluative review of the policy is included. All relevant legislative, judicial, and regulatory policy factors affecting the policy are addressed. Ambiguities, conflicts, problems, and contradictions related to the policies are explained.
STRONG

Explains the factors impacting the policy with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples.
ADEQUATE

Explains most of the factors impacting the policy with relevant reasons and/or examples.
LIMITED

Is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples.
DEFICIENT

Provides few, if any,relevant reasons or examples.
MISSING

Missing
Current Policy (or lack thereof)
20 %

OUTSTANDING

Clarifies the underlying assumptions and effectiveness of the current policy, including, effects on and roles of key stakeholders. Assesses the efficiency of the current policy
STRONG

Discussion is focused and generally well-organized, connecting ideas appropriately. The efficiency of the current policy is assessed.
ADEQUATE

Is adequately focused and organized, but does not assess the efficiency of the current policy.
LIMITED

Is poorly focused and/or poorly-organized.
DEFICIENT

Is unfocused and/or disorganized.
MISSING

Missing
Policy Alternatives
20 %

OUTSTANDING

Three or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. A thorough cost-benefit analysis is provided for each policy alternative.
STRONG

Three or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. An adequate cost-benefit analysis is included for each policy alternative
ADEQUATE

Two or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. A thorough cost-benefit analysis is provided for each policy alternative.
LIMITED

Two or more alternatives to the current policy are presented. An adequate cost-benefit analysis is included for each policy alternative
DEFICIENT

One alternative to the current policy is presented.
MISSING

Missing
Written Communication
20 %

OUTSTANDING

Excellent mechanics, grammar, word usage. Language is clear and appropriate. Writing style is effective.
STRONG

Expresses ideas clearly and well, using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety. May have errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.
ADEQUATE

Expresses ideas with reasonable clarity. Contains signficant errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.
LIMITED

Has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity.Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics.
DEFICIENT

Has serious problems in the use of language and sentence structure that frequently interfere with meaning. Contains serious errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics obscure meaning
MISSING
Strength of analysis
15 %

OUTSTANDING

Each assertion is supported with researchable and verifiable support from reputable sources. No bias is evident in the analysis.
STRONG

Assertions are generally well-researched and supported by appropriate reference materials. No bias is evident in the analysis.
ADEQUATE

Some evidence is provided to support many of the assertions, but not all. Reference materials may be inappropriate.
LIMITED

Evidence is provided to support many of the assertions, the analysis is biased.
DEFICIENT

Assertions and statements are weak, unsupported or biased.
MISSING
Format
15 %

OUTSTANDING

The paper includes all required six basic elements: title page, executive summary, table of contents, text, reference page and appendices. The text of the paper is approximately 15 pages in length.
STRONG

The paper includes all required six basic elements: title page, executive summary, table of contents, text, reference page and appendices. The text of the paper is 12-14 pages in length.
ADEQUATE

The paper includes most of the required elements, but may be disorganized. And/or the text of the paper is approximately 10 pages.
LIMITED

The text of the paper is approximately 10 pages, but does not include the required elements and/or is disorganized.
DEFICIENT

The paper is missing significant portions and/or is fewer than 10 pages of analysis.
MISSING
Citations
10 %

OUTSTANDING

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice and are cited properly within the text of the paper.
STRONG

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice and most are cited properly within the text of the paper.
ADEQUATE

Support and evidence are referenced using paraphrasing in the students own voice - citations are not properly formatted.
LIMITED

The student uses language that is not his/her own and does not provide citations for support.
DEFICIENT
MISSING

No citations are included in the text.
Research skills
10 %

OUTSTANDING

Paper uses at least 10 scholarly sources. Clear evidence of primary research.
STRONG

Paper uses at least 8 scholarly sources.
ADEQUATE

Paper uses at least 6 scholarly sources.
OR
No evidence of primary research.
LIMITED

Paper uses at least 4 scholarly sources.
DEFICIENT

Paper uses 2 scholarly sources.
MISSING

Missing





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