Social issue
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Topic: Human/Sex trafficking
break up into sections answer all the questions on each section
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need to be done no later than 3 pm 09/12/2020
Research a Social Issue
[EPAS 2015 Foundation Behaviors 5.1 & 5.2]
This is an
individual
assignment. This will focus on your specific aspect of the social issue you identified and look at your interest in a social justice policy issue with significant history, landmark legislation, continued social injustices, advocacy efforts, & success stories. You will draft a brief paper which incorporates the following:
1. Definition of Issue or Problem: Summarizes the social issue and provides context to the nature of the problem.
What is the issue that is being addressed?
Why should others care about this issue?
What is the public perception of the issue?
What is the nature of the problem?
What are the causes of it?
What are the risk and protective factors that sustain this issue?
Why is this a social justice issue?
2. Scope & Magnitude: Describes the specific population, level, or issue you are focused on
What is the specific population
At what level is your focus
Within the broad topic you selected is there a specific issue?
3. Individuals Affected: Describes the population affected by this issue and how this issue contributes to their social injustice
Who is affected by the issue?
How many people are affected?
What do people gain or lose from this issue?
How are individuals, families, and society affected?
Who is affected by it & how? The analysis will address the people affected by the issue under consideration in terms of age, diversity issues, gender, income, and residency.
4. Background & History: Addresses the history or evolution of the social welfare systems response to the population
How long has the issue been going on?
What has been tried to resolve this issue in the past?
How do people feel about the issue?
How does the issue link or divide different segments of the community?
Who and what influences opponents to take their positions?
What political forces are influencing decision-makers?
What will it take to gain support?
What is the history of the issue in this community?
5.
6. Resources & Barriers: Describes the factors influencing this social issue that may positively influence change or continued oppression/social injustice
What are the resources available for addressing the issue?
What are the barriers?
What are the resources available for addressing the issue?
What are the barriers to addressing this issue?
How can they be overcome?
What resources will we need to address this issue?
Where and how can they be tapped?
Who and what influences opponents to take their positions?
What economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers?
What will it take to gain support?
7. Positive and Negative Impacts: Discusses the impact of this problem on the individuals and society. This can be monetary, lost opportunities, lack of educational opportunities or other costs
What is the cost to society?
What is the cost to treat?
What factors contribute to the problem or goal?
What are the consequences (e.g., social, economic) of the issue?
What are the barriers (political, cultural, etc.) to addressing the issue?
What is the cost savings of treating or addressing?
Rubric: Research a Social Issue (p. 1/2)
Unsatisfactory
Marginal
Proficient
Exemplary
Grammar, Spelling & APA
[5 points]
Paper demonstrates none of the following: 1) grammatically correct; 2) no spelling errors; 3) follows APA format for citations & references
(0)
Paper demonstrates 1 of the following: 1) grammatically correct; 2) no spelling errors; 3) follows APA format for citations & references
(1)
Paper demonstrates 2 of the following: 1) grammatically correct; 2) no spelling errors; 3) follows APA format for citations & references
(2-4)
Paper demonstrates all of the following: 1) grammatically correct; 2) no spelling errors; 3) follows APA format for citations & references
(5)
Resources
[5 points]
Paper contains no valid/reliable resources to use as evidence and support content, including: journal articles, books, government data sources, industry data sources, or any other empirical evidence
(0)
Paper contains 1 valid/reliable resources to use as evidence and support content, including: journal articles, books, government data sources, industry data sources, or any other empirical evidence
(1)
Paper contains 3-4 valid/reliable resources to use as evidence and support content, including: journal articles, books, government data sources, industry data sources, or any other empirical evidence
(2-4)
Paper contains 5 valid/reliable resources to use as evidence and support content, including: journal articles, books, government data sources, industry data sources, or any other empirical evidence
(5)
Definition of Social Issue
[15 points]
[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.1]
Summarizes the social issue by describing none of the following: 1) Issue being addressed; 2) description of the issue; 3) causes; 4) justification as to why this is a social issue
(0)
Summarizes the social issue by describing 1 of the following: 1) Issue being addressed; 2) description of the issue; 3) causes; 4) justification as to why this is a social issue
(1-6)
Summarizes the social issue by describing 2 of the following: 1) Issue being addressed; 2) description of the issue; 3) causes; 4) justification as to why this is a social issue
(7-11)
Summarizes the social issue by describing 3 to 4 of the following: 1) Issue being addressed; 2) description of the issue; 3) causes; 4) justification as to why this is a social issue
(12-15)
Scope and Magnitude
[15 points]
[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.2]
Identifies the scope of the problem by demonstrating none of the following: 1) specific population; 2) Level of focus; 3) Specific issue
(0)
Identifies the scope of the problem by demonstrating 1 of the following: 1) specific population; 2) Level of focus; 3) Specific issue
(1-6)
Identifies the scope of the problem by demonstrating 2 of the following: 1) specific population; 2) Level of focus; 3) Specific issue
(7-11)
Identifies the scope of the problem by demonstrating 3 of the following: 1) specific population; 2) Level of focus; 3) Specific issue
(12-15)
Individuals Affected
[15 points]
[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.2]
Describes the population affected by social justice issue by demonstrating none of the following: 1) description of the population affected; 2) number of persons affected; 3) how population is affected
(0)
Describes the population affected by social justice issue by demonstrating 1 of the following: 1) description of the population affected; 2) number of persons affected; 3) how population is affected
(1-6)
Describes the population affected by social justice issue by demonstrating 2 of the following: 1) description of the population affected; 2) number of persons affected; 3) how population is affected
(7-11)
Describes the population affected by social justice issue by demonstrating all of the following: 1) description of the population affected; 2) number of persons affected; 3) how population is affected
(12-15)
Rubric: Research a Social Issue (p. 2/2)
Background and History
[15 points]
[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.1]
Identifies the background and history of the problem by demonstrating none of the following: 1) length of time issue has been going on; 2) previous attempts to resolve; 3) community stance on the issue; 4) supporters of the issue; 5) opponents of the issue
(0)
Identifies the background and history of the problem by demonstrating 1 of the following: 1) length of time issue has been going on; 2) previous attempts to resolve; 3) community stance on the issue; 4) supporters of the issue; 5) opponents of the issue
(1-3)
Identifies the background and history of the problem by demonstrating 2 to 3 of the following: 1) length of time issue has been going on; 2) previous attempts to resolve; 3) community stance on the issue; 4) supporters of the issue; 5) opponents of the issue
(7-11)
Identifies the background and history of the problem by demonstrating 4 to 5 of the following: 1) length of time issue has been going on; 2) previous attempts to resolve; 3) community stance on the issue; 4) supporters of the issue; 5) opponents of the issue
(12-15)
Resources & Barriers
[15 points]
[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.2]
Identifies the resources & barriers of the problem by demonstrating none of the following: 1) resources available for addressing the issue; 2) barriers for addressing the issue; 3) solutions for addressing barriers; 4) additional resources needed; 5) who and what influences opponents; 6) economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers; and 7) avenues for gaining support
(0)
Identifies the resources & barriers of the problem by demonstrating 1 to 2 of the following: 1) resources available for addressing the issue; 2) barriers for addressing the issue; 3) solutions for addressing barriers; 4) additional resources needed; 5) who and what influences opponents; 6) economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers; and 7) avenues for gaining support
(1-6)
Identifies the resources & barriers of the problem by demonstrating 3 to 4 of the following: 1) resources available for addressing the issue; 2) barriers for addressing the issue; 3) solutions for addressing barriers; 4) additional resources needed; 5) who and what influences opponents; 6) economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers; and 7) avenues for gaining support
(7-11)
Identifies the resources & barriers of the problem by demonstrating 5 to 7 of the following: 1) resources available for addressing the issue; 2) barriers for addressing the issue; 3) solutions for addressing barriers; 4) additional resources needed; 5) who and what influences opponents; 6) economic, social, and political forces are influencing decision-makers; and 7) avenues for gaining support
(12-15)
Impacts
[15 points]
[EPAS 2015 Foundation 5.2]
Identifies the impact of the problem by demonstrating none of the following: 1) cost to society; 2) cost to individuals; 3) cost to treat; 4) cost savings of treating or addressing; 5) other costs; 6) Social, economic, or political costs
(0)
Identifies the impact of the problem by demonstrating 1 of the following: 1) cost to society; 2) cost to individuals; 3) cost to treat; 4) cost savings of treating or addressing; 5) other costs; 6) Social, economic, or political costs
(1-6)
Identifies the impact of the problem by demonstrating 2 to 3 of the following: 1) cost to society; 2) cost to individuals; 3) cost to treat; 4) cost savings of treating or addressing; 5) other costs; 6) Social, economic, or political costs
(7-11)
Identifies the impact of the problem by demonstrating 4 to 6 of the following: 1) cost to society; 2) cost to individuals; 3) cost to treat; 4) cost savings of treating or addressing; 5) other costs; 6) Social, economic, or political costs
(12-15)
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