Assignment Directions

The purpose of this assignment is for you to identify current issues in the wide range of the American Constitution and begin the search for evidence that documents the existence of these issues/problems in the community. I am purposely leaving the topic open to the student so long as it is relevant to the material covered over the course of the semester. You will be expected to also include and discuss possible solutions in your paper.

To be specific, this assignment should include evidence of a current issue or problem and a subsequent solution once the problem is explained. You should also be able to readily identify the population group that is most affected by the topic you choose.

Assignment Requirements

This assignment includes the following:

• Select a population group to conduct the assessment.
• Note all problems or topics that emerge during your research.
• Search for general information (statistics, demographics, etc.).
• Document evidence (subjective and objective) of all problems in the group.
• Submit a narrative summary of the population assessment.
• Use the grading criteria below as a template for your paper.

Grading Criteria

Introductory Paragraph - 10 Points

• Include the topic of the assignment as the title of your paper (do not include the word "Introduction").
• Summarize the process used to complete the assessment. Be sure to address how and where all data were obtained (5 points).
• Conclude with a thesis sentence describing what is presented in the paper (5 points).

Specific Problem to be Addressed - 21 Points

• Clearly describe one problem and provide specific data or evidence from the assessment to document one local problem (7 points).
• Explain the significance of the problem in the American Constitution (7 points).
• Cite published literature that discusses the problem at a national and international level (7 points).

Overall Environment - 30 Points

• What are the mission and values (traits, behavior, or characteristics) of the population group? (6 points).
• How are they evident at the unit or organizational level? (6 points).
• Overall, how would you describe the environment in terms of population? Is it calm or chaotic? Why? (6 points).
• Are there needed equipment, resources, and/or materials (computers, Internet access, other) that are not currently available? (6 points).
• Does the population have the ability to improve, and what assistance will be needed? Why or why not? Be specific (6 points).

Use this grading rubric as a guide while structuring your paper