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PAF 101—MODULE 3 GRADE SHEET
 * BASED ON CHAPTERS 5 & 6**

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__

6.1 6 __6.2 10__ 6.3 18 __6.4 15__ 6.5 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 __#__

__Fall 2011 **PAF 101 EXERCISES: MODULE THREE**__ __**BASED ON CHAPTERS 5 & 6**__

__Consider the Formatting & Grammar Guidelines, under the Module tab on the course website, to be part of the directions for this and all modules.**__

__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:**

Pollution in the Narragansett Bay
 * **State the specific geographic area you will be focusing on here:**

Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island

B. Clearly describe two of the most important negative effects of the problem. (6 points) Part B score:_

effects the water quality of the bay and what organisms can live in the polluted area Depletion of Dissolved oxygen content from organic wastes
 * **Describe the first negative effect here:**
 * **Describe the second negative effect here:**

Exercise 5.2: Providing Evidence of a Societal Problem Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 21 points)

Provide three different forms of clear and convincing evidence that the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1 exists. 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. (7 points each)
 * Label graphs and tables to conform to the example given on page 61, figure 5.2 of the //Maxwell Manual// - one point will be deducted for each format error. Make sure your graph has a title, labeled axes, and a source.

Figure 3 ( lead concentrations of naragansett salt marshes) Figure 4 ( Silver Concentrations) Figure 5 (Discharge metels) Figure 6 Pathogen Input to Narragansett Bay (Major Point Source Categories) Figure 7 Impairments to Rhode Island Coastal Waters

The above figures and diagrams show clear evidence of pollution occring in the narragansett bay. there are clear input sites where wastess is being disposed into the bay and there are multiple concentrations of metels such as silver and lead. evidence also shows that coastal ecosystems ( such as salt marshes) are negativly affected affected by organic materials, metels nutrients, pathogens, and ect. [] [] the link above leads to a report about the current state of the Narragansett bay. this report is clear evidence that there is pollution in the bay from multiple sources. the article is supported with graphs and obervations that are proof of pollution in the bay.
 * **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 real):**
 * Write up to 4 sentences providing evidence based on a quote from a player, stakeholder, or expert you interviewed here (include the direct quote that supports the evidence): We do that by initiating programs that improve water quality and promote balanced use, responding to pollution incidents and threats, and advocating for policies that invest in keeping the Bay healthy.
 * **Write up to 4 sentences providing evidence by citing a print or electronic source here:**

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.

Failes septic systems, an indirect way to pollute water ways organic waste discharged from other sources Shellfish beds responsible for the improvement and degradtion of water quality. Industrtial pollution near populatted areas such as providence RI water pollution
 * **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: _

Pollution Prevention Program Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island
 * **Describe the policy here:**
 * **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:_

Narraganssett Bay Commission Rivers Shoreline of RI C. Identify the legislative body that is the original source of this policy. (2 points) Part C score:_
 * **Identify the local administrative unit here:**
 * **State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act:**

Rhode Island General Assembly Rhode Island 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:_
 * **Identify the legislative body here:**
 * **State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act:**

enforcement of Environmental regulations Narragansett bay region, Rhode Island
 * **Describe how a court could be involved here:**
 * **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: _

STAC Giving a grant to URI to study algae content in the bay and causes of the pollution,
 * **Write the name and location of the corporate headquarters of the business here:**
 * **Describe the action in one sentence by quoting a statement either from the company itself or another source, indicating that the corporation takes an action to reduce the problem 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: _

Save The Bay, 100 Save The Bay Dr., Providence, RI 02905, "Save The Bay protects, restores and improves the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region ..., through an ecosystem-based approach to environmental action; defends the right of the public to use and enjoy the Bay and its surrounding waters; and fosters an ethic of environmental stewardship among people who live in or visit the Narragansett Bay region". []
 * **Write the name and location of the local or national headquarters of the non-profit organization here:**
 * **Describe the action the organization takes to reduce the problem in one sentence by quoting a statement either from the organization itself or another source:**

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.

The author first presents the article by introducing the Save the Bay organization and what there mission is. the author also presents the problems in the bay and lists the causes. Most importantly, negative effects of pollution are mention and what impact it has on the environment.
 * **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 great richness of the shore and our very identity as theOceanStateis severely threatened by our own wastes"

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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.

We could not come to a consens on which alternative to use because we didn't want someone to suffer and have their grade drop dramatically. Although 6 or 9 people could have locked in their A's and B's to pass, someone would have had to suffer with the lower grade whatever it was. The most effective would have been the socialist alternative because more than half of the cllass would definitly pass while only few would get a lower grade.
 * **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: Finding Legislation on Your Topic Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 10 points)

Part A score:_
 * 1) 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)

Water Pollution This bill is related to my topic because it involves with cleaning and protecting water ecosystems. Part B score:_
 * **Record the full search statement you used here:**
 * **Write one complete sentence on how the bill is related to your topic here:**
 * 1) 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)

A05547 Summary:
BILL NO A05547 SAME AS No same as SPONSOR Englebright (MS) COSPNSR Sweeney, Meng, Dinowitz, Lifton, Colton, Gottfried, Rosenthal, Gunther, Titone, Castro, Millman, Crespo, Glick, Miller M, Barron, Jaffee, Markey, Jacobs, Brennan, Magnarelli, Schimel, Kavanagh, Cymbrowitz, Wright, Rivera P, Maisel, Hevesi, Kellner, Weprin, Paulin, Brook-Krasny, Jeffries, Cook MLTSPNSR Bing, Castelli, Cusick, Lancman, Lavine, Lentol, Magee, Mayersohn, Nolan, O'Donnell, Pheffer, Establishes a moratorium on conducting hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until 120 days after federal Environmental Protection Agency issues a report on the effects of hydraulic fracturing on water quality and public health. Water Pollution This bill relate to my topic because it is a way to test the quality of the water and to see whether it's polluted or not.
 * **Record the full search statement you used here:**
 * **Write one complete sentence on how the bill is related to your topic here:**

Exercise 6.3: Developing Public Policy Alternatives Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 18 points)

A. Clearly state your proposed public policy using the guidelines provided on page 73-74 of the //Maxwell Manual//. (6 points) Part A score: ___

To establish clean up effort, regulation of waste products, and protect watersheds, Identify sources of pollution

Department of Environmental Conservation New York State Water Pollution Control act
 * **State the federal, state or local proposed policy that impacts your local area and the government agency responsible for implementation here:**
 * **Indicate if your proposal is an existing policy at another location here. If yes, state where here:**
 * **Indicate if your proposal is an extension of an existing policy for the government agency here. If yes, state the current policy and how your proposal would expand it here:**

Save the Bay
 * **Indicate if your proposal is currently being advocated by a specific interest group or politician. If yes, indicate what group or politician here:**

B. Discuss why you think your policy would be more effective than the existing policy and what other policy alternatives you considered. (6 points) Part B score: ___

It would be more effective because the current policies focus on clean water and air. there are more issues than just dirty water in this watershed. the area is vital to every living thing and people need to be more awarte of this issue and the water shed and be more active into what the point sources of pollution are and protect the marshes. I did reject multiple policies because many of them were very similar to other policies that existed. I also felt that the policys were only making a statement and yet nothing gets done. Besides, the policy I came up with has a liitle bit of everything
 * **Write why your policy would be more effective than the existing policy in no more than 3 sentences:**
 * ** Identify and discuss what other policies you considered and why you rejected them in no more than 3 sentences here: **

C. Discuss how feasible you think your policy would be. (6 points) Part C score: ___

it is possibole that the policy would be approved but there may be some issues with it. for one, where would we humanly dispose waste without impacting the environment? then what about the points sourcesof pollution? They could go out of buisness based on what type of company they are. then the policy itself is alot of work to maintain. Those details could get sorted out at the meeting. The points I made above do parallel with my predictions. there will be alot of debates on the waste management and clean up programs and everything else.
 * **Clearly indicate whether or not the policy would be approved in the next two years:**
 * **Justify your prediction in no more than 3 sentences here:**

6.4 Resources Used for Policy Proposal Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 15 points)

Part A score:_ The Save the Bay organization: this was an nonprofit organization that focuses on protecting the bay and was the main foundation of my policy.
 * 1) Discuss the three most important written sources you consulted in searching for your policy and give full citations. Provide a one sentence description of the source’s usefulness: (6 points)
 * ** Identify and discuss the usefulness of first source here: **

Narragansett Bay Comission: The Narragansett bay commision had policies similare to mine that focused on water pollution. Their policy was another foundation policy that made up mine.
 * ** Identify and discuss the usefulness of second source here: **

Rhode Island Government: I was able to determine and investigate their current policies since the bbay makes up the majority of the state Part B score:_
 * ** List and discuss the usefulness of third source here: **
 * 1) Identify two individuals (stakeholder, player or expert) you talked with who helped you come up with your policy. Indicate whether they gave you the idea or helped you think of a policy proposal and how they reacted to your idea in no more than 3 sentences. (9 points)

Executive Director, John Scanlon, was a good source for my policy because he was the First Executive director of the Save the Bay organization (1970s) and if he wasn't, it woulnd exist today and i would have never have heard of the Narragansett
 * ** Provide the full name of the first individual, why the individual was a good source and how the individual help you developed your policy idea here: **

Possible communication with someone who participates in RI policies had helped me with my policy because I became familiar with current policies in RI concerning Water Pollution and the Narragansett Bay.
 * ** Provide the full name of the second source, why the individual was a good source and how the individual helped you developed your policy idea here: **

Exercise 6.5: 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 References on the next line or on the next page:**

[] [] [] [] [] [] (I just found this and its an article about the Attorney General of Massachusetts was stating that the DEP wasn't doing enough to protect the bay)