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PAF 101—MODULE 1 GRADE SHEET
** BASED ON CHAPTER 1 ** Name:

Group #: __MAXIMUM__ __YOUR__ __EXERCISE__ __POINTS__ __SCORE__

1.1 10 __  1.2 20  __

1.3 17 Exercise 1.1: Societal Problem and Societal Categories __ Your Total Score:  __(Maximum: 10 points)

A. Define the term “societal problem” by quoting a full sentence directly from the //Maxwell Manual//. (2 points) Part A score:

· ** Place quote: ** B. Choose **one** of the following societal categories: Crime, Education, Environment, Health, Housing, Jobs and Economic Development, or Poverty. Find, reference, and attach the first page of a newspaper article from a print or electronic source that discusses some aspect of the societal category. Attach the first page of the article behind the entire 1.1 exercise. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain your interest in the societal category and quote one full and relevant sentence from the article. (8 points) Part B score: _
 * ** Write the societal category you choose, exactly as it is stated in the Part B directions: **


 * ** Write a paragraph of no more than 200 words explaining why you are interested in that societal category (including newspaper article quote). Start your answer on the next line. **

Exercise 1.2: Identifying Public Policy Your Total Score: __(Maximum: 20 points)__ A. Define the term “public policy” by quoting directly from the //Maxwell Manual//. (2 points) __ Part A score:  ___

o ** Place quote: **"Public policy is an actual or proposed government action intended to deal with a given societal problem." You have to have a citation here in APA format. B. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a legislative, administrative, and judicial action that relates to some aspect of your societal category. Attach the first page of each article(s) used. Articles may be used more than once at any point during this module. If an article is used more than once, place it behind the entire exercise where it is first used. (9 points) __ Part B score:  __


 * ** Describe and reference a legislative action: **


 * ** Describe and reference an administrative action: **


 * ** Describe and reference a judicial action: **


 * ** Describe and reference a national (federal) public policy: **


 * ** Describe and reference a state public policy (indicate which state): **


 * ** Describe and reference a local public policy (indicate which local government): **

Exercise 1.3: Identifying Players and Stakeholders __ Your Total Score:  __(Maximum: 17 points)

A. State the major difference between a “player” and a “stakeholder” by quoting directly from //How You Can Help// or the //Maxwell Manual//. (4 points) Part A score_


 * ** Place quote:  ** "Players: individuals, groups or institutions that work to influence public policies." "Stakeholders: Individuals and groups who are affected by the activities of an organization and therefore have a stake in them."  You have to have a citation in APA format here.

B. Choose one of the policies you described in Exercise 1.2B or C and restate it below. Identify three different and distinct players that may be directly influencing the policy. The player must be an individual, not a group, and the player does not have to be mentioned in the article you used. Write a one sentence justification explaining what makes each of them a player. No source is needed for this exercise. (7 points) Part B score_ > ** > ** Player #1: Name:Chuck Schumer ** > ** Title: NYS senator ** > ** Justification: because he is trying to change certain policies in New york. ** > > ** Player #2: Name:Steven Chu ** > ** Title:Secretary of energy ** > **Justification:Because he is attempting to get us to invest in clean energy, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, address the global climate crisis, and create millions of new jobs.** > > > > ** Player #3: Name: Kirsten Gillibrand ** > ** Title: New York Senator ** > **Justification: She has worked to increase investment in health care and renewable energy.** > > C. For the policy you stated in Part B, identify three different and distinct local stakeholders who are not players. Write a one sentence justification for each stakeholder stating why they are stakeholders and not players for the policy you have identified. Stakeholders do not have to be mentioned in the article you used. No source is needed for this exercise. (6 points) > Part C score > > ** Stakeholder #1: myself ** > ** Justification: I have no say in the many new policies created. ** > > ** Stakeholder #2: ** > ** Justification: ** > > ** Stakeholder #3: ** > ** Justification: ** > > > > Exercise 1.4: Identifying Players > __ Your Total Score:  ___ __(Maximum: 18 points)__** > > A. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a public interest/lobby organization that seeks to influence governmental policy on your societal category, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise, unless you quote directly. (4 points) > __ Part A score:  ___ > > > > > __ > B. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a nonprofit organization (other than a public interest group) that provides direct assistance or raises money to deal with the societal category you have chosen, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (4 points) > __ Part B score:  ___ > __ **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:** > Tarrytown, NY 10591-6609 > (914) 478-4501 __ __
 * ** Restate the Policy from Exercise 1.2B or C: **
 * ** Write the exact name of the organization ** ** and its geographic location: **
 * ** Briefly describe one of the organization’s lobby goals:  **
 * ** Write the name and title of the player you could contact:  **
 * __ __ **Riverkeepers,** Ste 101, 828 S Broadway

Write the name and title of the player you could contact:

Briefly describe a specific service provided to the organization’s clients:
 * __ **__River Keepers is interested in the recreation and sustainable development uses of the Red River. River Keepers promotes a renewed vision for the Red River of the North through workshops and youth service projects.__**  __

C. Identify a governmental department (administrative) office at either the federal, state, or local level that has a clear role in the societal category you are studying, and identify a player within the department. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points) __ Part C score:  ___


 * ** Write the exact title of the administrative office and its geographic location: **


 * ** Write the name of the player in the department: **

D. Identify an **elected** federal, state, or local government official who is a player in the societal category you are studying. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points) Part D score:
 * ** Write the e-mail address and phone number of the player: **


 * ** Write the exact title of the elected office: **


 * ** Write the name of the elected official: **


 * ** Write the e-mail address and phone number with area code of the elected official. If the official can only be emailed through a webpage, indicate this and provide the web address: **

Exercise 1.5: 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 the References page on the next line or on the next page. **