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 * PAF 101—MODULE 4 GRADE SHEET **
 * BASED ON CHAPTERS 7 & 8 revised 8/17/11**

Name here: Societal Category: Group #:

__MAXIMUM__ __YOUR__ __EXERCISE__ __POINTS__ __SCORE__ __COMMENTS__

7.1 9 __7.2 6__ 7.3 3 __7.4 16__ 7.5 4 __8.1 12__ 8.2 20 __8.3 6__ 8.4 8 __8.5 16__ 8.6 14 __8.7 6__

__Subtotal for Paper__ 120

__Points Deducted:__ __Late Paper__ _ __Writing__ _ __Organization__ _ __Participation__ _ __Community Service__ _

Total Points Deducted

Extra Credit Points: Competition _ Speakers _

__Total Extra Credit Points__

TOTAL GRADE __**MODULE FOUR** 120__ #

Fall 2011


 * PAF 101 EXERCISES - MODULE FOUR**
 * BASED ON CHAPTERS 7 & 8**

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 7.1: Identifying Benefits Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 9 points)

A. State your societal problem. Briefly describe your proposed policy following the prompts provided below. Note: The policy and even the topic, problem and level (local state or federal) you choose do not have to be the same as you used in Module 3, and you may choose a policy that is different than those you specified in Module 3. (3 points) Part A score:_

My societal problem is water pollution in that Narragansett bay in Rhode Island The policy i preposed is to take more initiative into the clean up effort, locate point resources along the bay to see where the pollution is coming from, and help spread awareness on the effects of the pollution in the Narragansett State Government The Narragansett Bay Comission, The RI Government, Save the Bay,NArragansett RI
 * **State your societal problem here (make sure to specify the geographic location you are focusing on):**
 * **Describe your preferred policy to deal with this societal problem here:**
 * **Identify the level and primary unit of government responsible for implementing this policy here:**
 * ** Identify your primary source of information for you policy and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: **

B. List the three most significant benefits of your policy and assign a rating of significance of 1, 2, or 3 to each item. Each rating can be used more than once. List each item in order from most significant (3) to least significant (1). Justify each rating you have assigned in no more than two sentences. (6 points) Part B Score:_


 * **List the most significant benefit here: The bay will be much cleaner**
 * Rating (1-3):3**
 * Justification of rating: The significance of a cleaner bay is to allow humans and other organisms to be safe and not get sick from the water**


 * **List the second most significant benefit here:It will attract organisms that are normally rare to the region.**
 * Rating (1-3):2**
 * Justification of rating:There are multiple organisms that are driven out of the area or endanger because of the pollution. With a healthy ecosystem, everything can thrive.**


 * **List the third most significant benefit here: with this policy, people would have more knowledge about the bay and its importance**
 * Rating (1-3): 3**
 * Justification of rating: The more knowledgable the people are, the more willing they are to help and protect the bay**

Exercise 7.2: Identifying Costs Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 6 points)

List the three most significant costs of your policy and assign a rating of significance of 1, 2, or 3 to each item. Each rating can be used more than once. List each item in order from most significant (3) to least significant (1). Justify each rating you have assigned in no more than two sentences. All financial considerations must be grouped as a single cost. Do not discuss problems with the policy itself, but instead the costs that will arise if it is implemented.


 * **List the most significant cost here:Cost of regulation of polluting factories, what will happen to them?**
 * Rating (1-3): 3**
 * Justification of rating:Regulating factories would impact what buisnesses can be there and what products are made**


 * **List the second most significant cost here: the cost of the policy itself**
 * Rating (1-3):2**
 * Justification of rating: to get materials, educate others and clean up uses alot of money and alot of time**


 * List the third most significant cost here: Developing and establishing homes on the bay**
 * Rating (1-3):1**
 * Justification of rating: The area may lose money in the developing buisness and no one could live in the area.**

Exercise 7.3: Comparing Benefits and Costs Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 3 points)

Calculate the benefit‑cost ratio as described in the //Maxwell Manual// and show your calculations below. Then, in one sentence, interpret the ratio. No citation or reference is needed for this exercise.

BCR = Total Benefits/Total Costs OR (B1 + B2 + B3)/(C1 + C2 + C3)
 * **Place the original formula and your calculation of the benefit-cost ratio here:**

(3 + 2 + 3)/(3 + 2 + 1) = 8/6 = 1.3333 if the ratio is greater that 1 than the cost would be good and the policy would be effective. if the ratio was below 1, then t the policy wouldnt work. the policy would be picked out of the others and the policies not chosen have a lower cost than the one picked.
 * **Write a one sentence interpretation here:**

Exercise 7.4: Analyzing Your Career Preferences Your Total Score: ___ (Maximum: 16 points)


 * 1) Complete the survey below by placing an “x” next to your preference for a career and then answer the question at the end of the survey.(3 points) Part A Score (3 points)


 * 1) **Salary:** Salary Top 10%___ Between 10% and 50% X Under 50% of income among US workers__ _
 * 2) **Hours:** Part- Time___ Less than 40__ _ No more than 40___ X 40- 60 X__ _ Over 60 _
 * **Field Type:** Solely doing good


 * 1) _ Mostly doing good ___ Doing good and making money X__ _ Mostly making money ___ Solely making money__ _
 * 2) **Proximity:** Very close to where you live___ X Within 3 hours of where you live X__ Across the country ___ Out of the country__ _
 * 3) **Travel for Job:** No travel ___ Travel 1-12 times a year X___ Travel once a month ___ Travel once a week__ _ Travel more than once a week _
 * **Economic Risk:** Very risky


 * 1) _ Somewhat risky ___ Neither risky nor secure__ _ Somewhat secure ___ Very secure__ _
 * 2) **Working Environment:** Very orderly ___ Orderly__ _ Neither orderly nor chaotic ___ Chaotic___ Very chaotic _
 * **Region:**


 * 1) NorthEast X Mid- Atlantic X___ South__ _ Southwest ___ Mid- west__ _ West _
 * **Education:** Some high school


 * 1) _ High school diploma ___ Some college__ _ College diploma ___ Graduate education X__ _
 * 2) **Neighborhood:** Urban ___ Suburban X__ _ Rural ___

The Two most important catagories in this part of the survey are The working environment and the Salary. The work environment is important because It would be diffucult to focus on a task if the place is to Chaotic and it could affect the individuals overall performance at work. The salary is another important component because the salary determines what financial situation they will be in.
 * **In no more than four sentences indicate the two most important categories in this survey and why they are important to you here:**


 * 1) Rate the following values on a scale of 1 to 3 in terms of importance for what characteristics your career should have and answer the question that follows the survey. Part C Score (3 points)


 * 1 – Of Very Little Importance 2 – Somewhat Important 3 – Very Important**


 * 1) **Helping Society:** Doing something that contributes to improving our world.2
 * 2) **Helping Others:** Being involved in helping other people in a direct way.2
 * 3) **Competition:** Engaging in activities that rival my abilities against others.2
 * 4) **Creativity:** Creating new ideas, programs, or organizational structures.1
 * 5) **Artistic Creativity:** Engaging in creative activities such as painting, writing, or acting.2
 * 6) **Knowledge:** Engaging in learning and understanding new things.3
 * 7) **Having Power and Authority:** Controlling or influencing the opinions and activities of others.1
 * 8) **Public Contact:** Having a lot of day- to-day contact with others.2
 * 9) **Working Alone:** Doing projects alone without much contact with others.2
 * 10) **Religious:** Participating in activities to better relate to the divine, mystical, or spiritual.2
 * 11) **Recognition:** Being recognized for the things I do in a public way.2
 * 12) **Physical Challenge:** Doing activities that will require strength, speed, or agility.3
 * 13) **Excitement:** Doing stimulating or thrilling work.2
 * 14) **Intellectual Status:** Being thought of as an intellectual or an expert.3
 * 15) **Change and Variety:** Having responsibilities that frequently change.3
 * 16) **Stability:** Having structure and routine in my activities.3
 * 17) **Profit-Gain:** Making lots of money.2
 * 18) **Fun:** Finding pleasure in what you do.3
 * 19) **Working With Others:** Working as a team member toward common goals.3
 * 20) **Adventure:** Participating in risk- taking activities.2
 * 21) **Independence:** Being my own boss.2
 * 22) **Technology:** Working well with machines and tools.1

Two values that are important to me are Fun and Knowledge. Fun is an important value to me because if I am not passionate about what I'm doing and if I'm not having fun, then the job would be pointless and unbearable. Engaging in learning and learning new things is another important value because I want to be hands one and learn beyond a desk. if I'm behind a desk in an office I feel like I won't learn anything.
 * **In no more than three sentences indicate which value is most important to you and why here:**


 * 1) Rate the following activities using a scale of 1-5 based on your possible interest in the activity, not necessarily your interest in doing the activities as a career. Add the total score for each section and mark it on the line provided (2 points). Part C Score __
 * 1- ** ** Not interested 2- Minimally Interested 3- Not sure 4- Interested 5- Very interested **


 * **1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources**

_3 Research new ways to produce food _4 Care for animals _ 4Set up traps to catch crabs, lobster, or shellfish 1_ Manage a farm _1 Maintain planted areas of trees, flowers, or shrubs
 * _ Total ** || **2. Architecture & Construction**

1_ Design, build, or remodel homes _1 Survey roads, property lines, and bridges _3 Build roads or bridges _ 1 Install electrical wiring in a building 1_ Install plumbing and bathroom pipes/fixtures 4_ Write stories or plays _1 Broadcast programs on TV or radio _1 Design a web page _ 1Play in a band, orchestra, or music group _1 Operate equipment used in radio and TV
 * _ Total ** ||
 * **3. Arts, A/V Technology &**
 * Communications**
 * _ Total ** || **4. Business, Management &**
 * Administration**

_4 Type or write reports _1 Prepare tax records for people or companies _1 Manage a store _ Work with computers _1 Answer the telephone and greet customers _ 1Teach students to read 4_ Take care of young children _4 Research test data _3 Teach a Yoga class _1 Coach a team _1 Keep track of money _1 Sell insurance to people _1 Manage a bank department _ 1 Prepare financial records for people or companies _1 Help people invest their money _1 Plan a skate park _1 Direct a social service agency _4 Participate in fund raisers _4 Make regulations to protect the environment _1 Develop bills to become laws _ Examine people and give them medical treatment _2 Give first aid to patients in an ambulance _1 Help an injured person learn to walk again _1 Process medical records and correspondence _2 Read an X-ray _1 Escort groups of people on tours _1 Serve meals and beverages to people _1 Umpire or referee a sporting event _1 Plan and conduct activities and trips for tourists _1 Manage a hotel _2 Counsel people in hospitals, clinics, or schools _2 Help youth, couples, and families resolve conflict _2 Advise people about their nutritional needs _2 Hold parenting classes _1 Plan activities for community centers _1 Follow blueprints to inspect electronic equipment _3 Use computer applications to create reports _1 Repair computers _1 Design programs for computers _1 Write technical directions for engineers _4 Protect lives and property from hazards 4_ Uncover details of a crime and arrest suspects _3 Study legal documents to find information _3 Guard money or valuables in an armored car _3 Defend someone in court and advise them about laws _1 Use small or large power tools to build or repair items _1 Use precision devices to make parts _1 Use machines to shape, cut, or mold metal, fabric or wood _1 Install electrical equipment _3 Build robots _1 Buy clothing and accessories for a department store 1_ Sell advertising space for a magazine _1 Provide beauty treatments for hair, faces, or nails 1_ Run your own business over the Internet 1_ Sell houses or land 5_ Conduct experiments in a lab _2 Use advanced math to solve complex problems _4 Study causes of animal diseases _2 Study space and the solar system _3 Find alternate power sources 1_ Drive a truck to deliver products _1 Pilot a ship or airplane 1_ Drive a bus or taxi _1 Operate a train _1 Manage a distribution warehouse
 * _ Total ** ||
 * **5. Education & Training**
 * _ Total ** || **6. Finance**
 * _ Total ** ||
 * **7. Government & Public Administration**
 * _ Total ** || **8. Health Science**
 * _ Total ** ||
 * **9. Hospitality & Tourism**
 * _ Total ** || **10. Human Services**
 * _ Total ** ||
 * # **Information Technology**
 * _ Total ** || # **Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security**
 * _ Total ** ||
 * # **Manufacturing**
 * _ Total ** || # **Marketing, Sales & Service**
 * _ Total ** ||
 * **15. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)**
 * _ Total ** || **16. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics**
 * _ Total ** ||

Part D score:
 * 1) Access **__[].__** On the home page select “Career Clusters” under “Find Occupations.” From there select the career cluster that received the highest score from above. Choose a job that you would one day like to have. State the career cluster you selected. In no more than 250 words, describe and explain two pros and two cons for the job you selected. Be sure to include the education level required for this job position, salary and projected job openings. No citation needed for this exercise. (8 points)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
 * **State the career cluster you chose here:**
 * **Explain at least two benefits and costs of the job you selected. Be sure to include the education level required for this position here:**

learning about the current events and countries around the world. a con to this career is that the majority of the career is analyzing data and communicating with individuals from a variety of countries ( this con only relates to those who struggle with foreign languages). the projected job openings fro 2008 to 2018 are 2,800 and the median wage is $51.65 hourly, $107,420 annual. *this is the closest thing to my major of interest international relations*
 * Political Scientist: The minimal educational level required is a Bachelor degree and the highest level is a Doctorate degree. a pro of having this career is to

The m,inimal education level required is a masters and they do require graduate school. Having this career is positive because its very hands on and there are many fields to explore in for wildlife biology. even though doing alot of research is great, the analyzing of data can be painful and so can writing up the reports. the median wage (as of 2010) is $27.61 hourly, $57,430 annual. the projected job openings from 2008 to 2018 is 8,800.
 * Wildlife biologists ( in marine/aquatic field or in orenthology)

Exercise 7.5: Analyzing Benefit-Cost Discussion in the News Media Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 4 points)

Using ProQuest Newspapers, or any other print or electronic newspaper source, select a recent editorial (within the past six months), letter to the editor, or op-ed article that discusses an existing or proposed policy on __your__ societal problem but not necessarily your geographical level of your policy. Attach and label the entire article directly behind this exercise.

In December, state Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin updated the public on the progress of the implementation of “Governor Christie’s Comprehensive Action Plan to Address the Ecological Decline of Barnegat Bay.” []-
 * **State the policy using a direct quote from the article here:**
 * **If the author does not use the terms “benefits” and “costs,” discuss what terms are used in place of them here (if the author does use the exact terms “benefits” and “costs” please specify that as well):**

The writer is very detailed about the current state of the narragansett bay amd what is to be done to help the bay.
 * **Describe how well the writer evaluates the benefits and costs of the policy here:**

Exercise 8.1: Provide Data for Four Years on A Variable Measuring Your Societal ProblemYour Total Score:_ (Maximum: 12 points)A. Restate your societal problem and policy (including the same geographical location) as you stated in 7.1. (2 points)Part A score: ___

water pollution in the Narragansett Bay, RI
 * **Restate your societal problem here, including the geographic location you are focusing on:**
 * **Restate the policy here, including the geographic location of the policy:**

B. Select one variable that measures a societal condition that you expect your policy to impact at the same geographic location stated in 7.1. The variable must use or be based on at least one piece of real data from a published print or electronic source. (10 points)
 * Provide data for four time intervals. The last must be within the past calendar year. Up to three can be estimated. If you are using academic data, use school years (ex. 2001-2002).
 * Data should be set up in a chart as shown in Chapter 8 of the //Maxwell Manual// and using the format below, including all appropriate labels
 * Directly behind this exercise, attach a copy of the data you used for your real data point(s). The copy must come from a published print or electronic source. Part B score:_


 * ** [Title of Chart (variable) Goes Here] ** ||
 * **Time**
 * Period** || **Number**
 * of [Variable]** || **Source or Rationale for Estimation** ||
 * [] ||  ||   ||
 * year || number of complaints ||
 * year || number of complaints ||
 * year || number of complaints ||


 * 2006 || 10 ||
 * 2007 || 2 ||
 * 2008 || 15 ||
 * 2009 || 8 ||

Exercise 8.2: Calculate Percent Change Using ExcelYour Total Score_ (Maximum: 20 points) A. Using the formula presented in Chapter 8, calculate the percent change between the first and second year of the data presented in 8.1 of your own module. (3 points)Part A score:_

400% (10-2)/2(100) B. Using Excel and the instructions provided to you in Chapter 8, calculate the percent change between each of the four years as well as between the first year and the fourth year for the variable you collected. Show all four percent changes in the format shown in Chapter 8. (14 points) Part B score:_
 * **Write percent change here:**
 * **Show the original formula and your calculations here:**


 * **Insert Excel chart here:**

C. Describe the pattern or lack of it over the four years. (3 points) Part C score:_


 * **Describe the pattern here:**

the pattern shown displays an varied pattern

Exercise 8.3: Deciding on the Years to Use for Your Benchmark Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 6 points) State what three years for which you would set your benchmark. Briefly indicate why you have chosen those years. If your societal problem involves education, you must use academic years.


 * **State what three years you set your benchmark for here:**


 * **Briefly justify why you have chosen these years here:**

Exercise 8.4: Displaying Your Baseline Forecast Total Score: (Maximum: 8 points)

Place a trend line graph below that displays your historical data and your baseline forecast for the three years selected in 8.3, followed by a brief justification of the forecast. The gap between the end of your historical data (as entered in 8.1) and the beginning of your forecasted years must be shown on the graph. Refer to Chapter 8 in the //Maxwell Manual//.


 * **Follow the instructions in 8.4 of the chapter to insert a trend line graph, and insert your graph here:**


 * **Write a clear justification of your forecast by quoting at least two ideas discussed in 8.4 of the chapter here:**

Exercise 8.5: Setting Your Benchmarks Total Score:_ (Maximum: 16 points) After carefully reading the discussion in Chapter 8, indicate your three benchmarks in the spaces provided below that include the years chosen in 8.3, the benchmark, and the justification. You must use at least two of the five guidelines for setting benchmarks discussed in 8.5 of Chapter 8 in at least two different justifications. No citation or reference is necessary for this exercise.


 * Complete the chart below: [Title Fully Describing Variable Including Rate or %]**


 * **Year** || **Benchmark** || **Justification** ||
 * **Year** || **Benchmark** || **Justification** ||
 * **Year** || **Benchmark** || **Justification** ||
 * **Year** || **Benchmark** || **Justification** ||
 * **Year** || **Benchmark** || **Justification** ||

Exercise 8.6: Using Benchmarks to Support your Policy Proposal Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 14 points)

A. Identify a player to whom you would present an oral briefing using the benchmark you developed for Exercise 8.5. List the player’s name and title below. (2 points) Part A score:


 * **List the player’s name here:**


 * **List the player’s title here:**

B. Place a graph that shows the historical pattern, baseline, and benchmark forecasts below: (8 points) Part B score: ___


 * **Follow the instructions in 8.4 and 8.6 from Chapter 8 to insert a trend line graph, and insert your graph here:**

C. In no more than 3 sentences, describe the improvement as specifically as possible that is forecasted for the policy as expressed in the above graph. (4 points) Part C score: ___

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 * **Place response here:**

Exercise 8.7: References Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 6 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:**