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** BASED ON CHAPTERS 7 & 8 revised 7/23/10 **
 * PAF 101—MODULE 4 GRADE SHEET **

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 __#__

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

Whenever you use a source in your answer, including all quotes, you must provide an APA-style internal citation and a full APA-style reference in the References page exercise, except for personal communications. HINT: Most of these exercises require citations. **Only attach an article if required by exercise directions. Whenever you attach an article, it must be directly behind the exercise in which it appears, and it must be clearly labeled with the exercise number and letter to which it pertains. Attach only the first page of the article unless otherwise stated.**

Exercise 7.1: Identifying Benefits __ Your Total Score: _____ (Maximum: 9 points)__

A. State your societal problem. Briefly describe your preferred policy at the local, state, or federal level and identify the primary unit of government responsible for implementing your policy. Your preferred policy is the one you believe will be most successful in dealing with the societal problem. Note: The problem and level 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: _____

Invasive Species in New York and the Great lakes.
 * ** 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: **

Introduce predators to the invasive species to decrease their population and impact of the environment and our economy. The Department of Environmental Protection, The Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [|www.fws.gov] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
 * ** Identify the level and primary unit of government responsible for implementing this policy here: **
 * ** Identify your source of information 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:_

** Rating (1-3): ** ** Justification of rating: **
 * ** List the most significant benefit here: **

** Rating (1-3): ** ** Justification of rating: **
 * ** List the second most significant benefit here: **

** Rating (1-3): ** ** Justification of rating: **
 * ** List the third most significant benefit here: **

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.

** Rating (1-3): ** ** Justification of rating: **
 * ** List the most significant cost here: **

** Rating (1-3): ** ** Justification of rating: **
 * ** List the second most significant cost here: **

** Rating (1-3): ** ** Justification of rating: **
 * ** List the third most significant cost here: **

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.


 * ** Place the original formula and your calculation of the benefit-cost ratio here: **


 * ** 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__ _x No more than 40___ 40- 60___ Over 60_
 * 3) __ **Field Type:** Solely doing good ___ Mostly doing good ___ Doing good and making money___x Mostly making money ___ Solely making money__ _
 * 4) **Proximity:** Very close to where you live ___x__ __Within 3 hours of where you live__ Across the country ___ Out of the country__ _
 * 5) **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 _
 * 6) __ **Economic Risk:** Very risky ___ Somewhat risky ___ Neither risky nor secure__ _ Somewhat secure ___x__ __Very secure__ _
 * 7) **Working Environment:** Very orderly ___ Orderly__ _ Neither orderly nor chaotic ___x__ __Chaotic___ Very chaotic _
 * 8) __ **Region:** Northeast ___x Mid- Atlantic ___ South__ _ Southwest ___ Mid- west__ _ West _
 * 9) __ **Education:** Some high school ___ High school diploma ___ Some college__ _ College diploma x___ Graduate education__ _
 * 10) **Neighborhood:** Urban ___ Suburban__ _ Rural ___x____


 * ** 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) **___2___Helping Society:** Doing something that contributes to improving our world.
 * 2) **___2___Helping Others:** Being involved in helping other people in a direct way.
 * 3) **___2___Competition:** Engaging in activities that rival my abilities against others.
 * 4) **___1___Creativity:** Creating new ideas, programs, or organizational structures.
 * 5) **___2___Artistic Creativity:** Engaging in creative activities such as painting, writing, or acting.
 * 6)  **___1___Knowledge:** Engaging in learning and understanding new things.
 * 7) **___2___Having Power and Authority:** Controlling or influencing the opinions and activities of others.
 * 8)  **___3___Public Contact:** Having a lot of day- to-day contact with others.
 * 9)  **___1___Working Alone:** Doing projects alone without much contact with others.
 * 10) **___3___Religious:** Participating in activities to better relate to the divine, mystical, or spiritual.
 * 11) **___2___Recognition:** Being recognized for the things I do in a public way.
 * 12) **___1___Physical Challenge:** Doing activities that will require strength, speed, or agility.
 * 13) **___1___Excitement:** Doing stimulating or thrilling work.
 * 14) **___2___Intellectual Status:** Being thought of as an intellectual or an expert.
 * 15) **___1___Change and Variety:** Having responsibilities that frequently change.
 * 16) **___2___Stability:** Having structure and routine in my activities.
 * 17) **___1___Profit-Gain:** Making lots of money.
 * 18) **___1___Fun:** Finding pleasure in what you do.
 * 19) **___2-3___Working With Others:** Working as a team member toward common goals.
 * 20)  **___1___Adventure:** Participating in risk- taking activities.
 * 21) **___2___Independence:** Being my own boss.
 * 22) **___1___Technology:** Working well with machines and tools.

It is important to me to have a fun adventurous job with profit gain because I believe that will make me the most happy. I will never find a job I love if it isn't fun and adventurous. I also think it would be nice to make money while I'm having fun.
 * ** In no more than three sentences indicate which value is most important to you and why here: **

** 1- **** Not interested 2- Minimally Interested 3- Not sure 4- Interested 5- Very interested **
 * 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 __

___3___ Research new ways to produce food ___3___ Care for animals ___5___ Set up traps to catch crabs, lobster, or shellfish ___3___ Manage a farm ___3___ Maintain planted areas of trees, flowers, or shrubs ** ___17___ Total ** || ** 2. Architecture & Construction ** ___4___ Design, build, or remodel homes ___3___ Survey roads, property lines, and bridges ___3___ Build roads or bridges ___3___ Install electrical wiring in a building ___4___ Install plumbing and bathroom pipes/fixtures ** ___17___ Total ** || ** Communications ** _2_ Write stories or plays _2_ Broadcast programs on TV or radio _1_ Design a web page _2_ Play in a band, orchestra, or music group _2_ Operate equipment used in radio and TV ** _9_ Total ** || ** 4. Business, Management & ** ** Administration **
 * ** 1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources **
 * ** 3. Arts, A/V Technology & **

_3_ Type or write reports _2_ Prepare tax records for people or companies _2_ Manage a store _2_ Work with computers _1_ Answer the telephone and greet customers ** _10_ Total ** || _3_ Teach students to read _3_ Take care of young children _2_ Research test data _1_ Teach a Yoga class _4_ Coach a team ** _13_ Total ** || ** 6. Finance ** _2_ Keep track of money _2_ Sell insurance to people _2_ Manage a bank department _2_ Prepare financial records for people or companies _2_ Help people invest their money ** __10 Total__ ** || _2_ Plan a skate park __2__ Direct a social service agency __3__ Participate in fund raisers __3__ Make regulations to protect the environment __ 2 __ Develop bills to become laws **12 Total** || ** 8. Health Science ** __ 2 __ Examine people and give them medical treatment __ 1 __ Give first aid to patients in an ambulance __ 3 __ Help an injured person learn to walk again __ 2 __ Process medical records and correspondence __ 3 __ Read an X-ray ** 11 Total ** || __ 2 __ Escort groups of people on tours __2__ Serve meals and beverages to people 3 Umpire or referee a sporting event 2 Plan and conduct activities and trips for tourists 2 Manage a hotel ** 11 Total ** || ** 10. Human Services ** 1 Counsel people in hospitals, clinics, or schools 1 Help youth, couples, and families resolve conflict 2 Advise people about their nutritional needs 1 Hold parenting classes 1 Plan activities for community centers ** 6 Total ** || 3 Follow blueprints to inspect electronic equipment 2 Use computer applications to create reports 2 Repair computers 1 Design programs for computers 1 Write technical directions for engineers ** 9 Total ** || # ** Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ** 3 Protect lives and property from hazards 2 Uncover details of a crime and arrest suspects 2 Study legal documents to find information 4 Guard money or valuables in an armored car 1 Defend someone in court and advise them about laws ** 12 Total ** || 4 Use small or large power tools to build or repair items 3 Use precision devices to make parts 4 Use machines to shape, cut, or mold <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">metal, fabric or wood 3 Install electrical equipment 2 Build robots ** 16 Total ** || # ** Marketing, Sales & Service ** 2 Buy clothing and accessories for a <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">department store 3 Sell advertising space for a magazine 1 Provide beauty treatments for hair, <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">faces, or nails 2 Run your own business over the Internet 4 Sell houses or land ** 12 Total ** || 2 Conduct experiments in a lab 2 Use advanced math to solve complex <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">problems 3 Study causes of animal diseases 2 Study space and the solar system 2 Find alternate power sources ** 11 Total ** || ** 16. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics ** 3 Drive a truck to deliver products 5 Pilot a ship or airplane 4 Drive a bus or taxi 4 Operate a train 3 Manage a distribution <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">warehouse ** 19 Total ** ||
 * ** 5. Education & Training**
 * ** 7. Government & Public Administration **
 * ** 9. Hospitality & Tourism **
 * # ** Information Technology **
 * # ** Manufacturing **
 * ** 15. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) **

1 Access **__[|http://online.onetcenter.org].__** 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) Part D score:

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
 * ** State the career cluster you chose here: **

One benefit is that the job travels around the world and another is its projected growth is faster than average. Two negatives are it can be a stressful job and can be dangerous.
 * ** Explain at least two benefits and costs of the job you selected. Be sure to include the education level required for this position here: **

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 (within the past six months) editorial, letter to the editor, or op-ed article that discusses an existing or proposed policy on __your__ societal problem. Attach the entire article directly behind this exercise.

"He has also been an advocate of using the Lacey Act to block Asian carp and other invasive species. Though the act is the sole federal defense against the importing of potentially devastating plants and animals, it covers only 20 groups of organisms. As with the carp, most were added to the list long after they became environmental hazards."
 * ** 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 below as well):**


 * ** 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 Problem Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 12 points)

A. State your societal problem, and restate the same policy (including the same geographical location) as you stated in 7.1. (2 points) Part A score: ___


 * ** 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:_

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

Exercise 8.2: Calculate Percent Change Using Excel

Your 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:_

· ** Write percent change here: **

· ** Show the original formula and your calculations here: **

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:_


 * ** 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: **

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. No citation or reference is necessary for this exercise. 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 specific benefit of the policy as expressed in the above graph. (4 points) __ Part C score: ___

· **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: **