I need a research paper. The assignment and the grading rubric are in the attachments

Criteria Ratings Points Defining the Problem 25 to >22 pts Advanced Overview of Root Causes; Competing Interpretations (i.e. how conservatives define the problem vs. how liberals define the problem).

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources. 22 to >20 pts Proficient Overview generally provides the following:

Root Causes; Competing Interpretations (i.e. how conservatives define the problem vs. how liberals define the problem).

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources. 20 to >0 pts Developing Overview fails to include all the following: Root Causes; Competing Interpretations (i.e. how conservatives define the problem vs. how liberals define the problem).

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources. 0 pts Not Present 25 pts Introduce Policy Alternatives 15 to >13 pts Advanced Reference and briefly discuss 2 and only 2 pieces of legislation which serve as solutions to the problem. Thoroughly explains how each bill attempts to solve root causes of the problem.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Reference and briefly discuss 2 and only 2 pieces of legislation which serve as solutions to the problem. Generally, explains how each bill attempts to solve root causes of the problem.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources. 12 to >0 pts Developing Reference and briefly discuss 2 and only 2 pieces of legislation which serve as solutions to the problem. Often fails to explain how each bill attempts to solve root causes of the problem.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts May:

Biblical 15 to >13 pts Advanced Biblical guidelines for government involvement for each bill include discussion of how inalienable rights, natural law, institutional separation of Church and State, Sin/Crime distinction and sphere sovereignty help determine if government is the appropriate sphere to address the issue.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Biblical guidelines for government involvement for each bill generally include discussion of how inalienable rights, natural law, institutional separation of Church and State, Sin/Crime distinction and sphere sovereignty help determine if government is the appropriate sphere to address the issue.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources. 12 to >0 pts Developing Biblical guidelines for government involvement for each bill often fail to include a discussion of how inalienable rights, natural law, institutional separation of Church and State, Sin/Crime distinction and sphere sovereignty help determine if government is the appropriate sphere to address the issue.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts Research Paper Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202320 Criteria Ratings Points May:

Constitutional 15 to >13 pts Advanced Constitutional guidelines for government involvement as it relates to each bill. Includes references to specific enumerated powers and relevant Supreme Court cases as needed. Avoids vague use of the "General Welfare" clause.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Constitutional guidelines for government involvement as it relates to each bill is provided for the most part. Generally, includes references to specific enumerated powers and relevant Supreme Court cases as needed. Avoids vague use of the "General Welfare" clause.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources. 12 to >0 pts Developing Minimal discussion of Constitutional guidelines for government involvement as it relates to each bill. Fails to include references to specific enumerated powers and relevant Supreme Court cases as needed and/or engages in vague use of the "General Welfare" clause.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts Can:

Political 15 to >13 pts Advanced Political Feasibility: 1) Use of relevant surveys, polls, etc.; and 2) Articulation of key political leaders, parties, etc. who are for and/or against piece of legislation. Thorough discussion of whether the bill is likely to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Political Feasibility: 1) Use of relevant surveys, polls, etc.; and 2) Articulation of key political leaders, parties, etc. who are for and/or against piece of legislation. Discussion of whether the bill is likely to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources. 12 to >0 pts Developing Political Feasibility: 1) Use of relevant surveys, polls, etc.; and 2) Articulation of key political leaders, parties, etc. who are for and/or against piece of legislation. Minimal discussion of whether the bill is likely to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts Research Paper Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202320 Criteria Ratings Points Can:

Financial 15 to >13 pts Advanced Financial Feasibility-includes for each piece of legislation a thorough discussion of the following: 1) Cost of one piece of legislation vs. another 2) Cost of action vs. no action for each piece of legislation 3) Cost benefit analysis for each piece of legislation.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Financial Feasibility-generally includes for each piece of legislation: 1) Cost of one piece of legislation vs.

another 2) Cost of action vs. no action for each piece of legislation 3) Cost benefit analysis for each piece of legislation.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources. 12 to >0 pts Developing Financial Feasibility minimal discussion of the following: 1) Cost of one piece of legislation vs.

another 2) Cost of action vs. no action for each piece of legislation 3) Cost benefit analysis for each piece of legislation.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts Can:

Practical 15 to >13 pts Advanced Practical Feasibility-includes for piece of legislation a thorough discussion of the following:

Discussion of physical resources, manpower, etc. needed to implement policy as well as practical challenges associated with implementing the bill, to include timing and logistics.

Discussion of necessary, practical steps needed to implement the bill.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Practical Feasibility-includes for piece of legislation an adequate discussion of the following:

Discussion of physical resources, manpower, etc.

needed to implement policy as well as practical challenges associated with implementing the bill, to include timing and logistics.

Discussion of necessary, practical steps needed to implement the bill.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources. 12 to >0 pts Developing Practical Feasibility-often fails to include for piece of legislation:

Discussion of physical resources, manpower, etc.

needed to implement policy as well as practical challenges associated with implementing the bill, to include timing and logistics.

Discussion of necessary, practical steps needed to implement the bill.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts Research Paper Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202320 Criteria Ratings Points Should 25 to >22 pts Advanced Persuasive summary of the key issues supporting your decision to either support, amend, and/or reject the legislation.

Must be based upon the May and Can portions of your analysis.

Makes the case considering what is going on politically and whether other political actors should support the legislation considering competing political agendas.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources. 22 to >20 pts Proficient Generally persuasive summary of the key issues supporting your decision to either support, amend, and/or reject the legislation. Must be based upon the May and Can portions of your analysis.

Generally, makes the case considering what is going on politically and whether other political actors should support the legislation considering competing political agendas.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources. 20 to >0 pts Developing Minimally persuasive summary of the key issues supporting your decision to either support, amend, and/or reject the legislation. Often not based upon the May and Can portions of your analysis.

Fails to make the case considering what is going on politically and whether other political actors should support the legislation considering competing political agendas.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources. 0 pts Not Present 25 pts Sources 15 to >13 pts Advanced All required sources from Module 1: Week 1 and Module 2: Week 2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned Module: Week are cited.

Used 15-20 empirical sources. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Most of the required sources from Module 1:

Week 1 and Module 2:

Week 2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned Module: Week are cited.

Used 10-14 empirical sources. 12 to >0 pts Developing Few of the required sources from Module 1:

Week 1 and Module 2:

Week 2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned Module: Week are cited.

Used 9 or less empirical sources. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts APA Format (Citations and References) 15 to >13 pts Advanced Sources are cited and listed in current APA format. Used 15-20 empirical sources. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Sources are generally cited and listed in current APA format. Used 10-14 empirical sources. 12 to >0 pts Developing Numerous deficiencies with respect to proper APA, grammar, and spelling. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts Research Paper Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202320 Criteria Ratings Points Page Length 15 to >13 pts Advanced Length no less than 10 pages; not including title and reference pages. 13 to >12 pts Proficient Length less than 10 pages but more than 5; not including title and reference pages. 12 to >0 pts Developing Length less than 5 pages. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts Grammar and Spelling 15 to >13 pts Advanced Proper grammar and spelling are used throughout. 13 to >12 pts Proficient For the most part proper grammar and spelling are used throughout improper abbreviations. 12 to >0 pts Developing Numerous deficiencies with respect to proper grammar, and spelling. 0 pts Not Present 15 pts Total Points: 200 Research Paper Grading Rubric | PADM550_B01_202320