Reflection Memo: 2021 Infrastructure Bill<\/p>\n
Due Date: June 19, 2022 (11:59PM)<\/p>\n
Points: 25 points (15% of course grade)<\/p>\n
Purpose: <\/p>\n
The purpose of this assignment is to (1) analyze a recently passed policy and connect that analysis to course objectives and (2) demonstrate your ability to analyze information and apply it to questions about the policy process.<\/p>\n
Skills: <\/p>\n
This assignment will focus on skills necessary for analyzing information and thinking critically.<\/p>\n
Read and absorb information on a recently passed policy.<\/p>\n
Analyze complex national events and apply them to your daily life.<\/p>\n
Find and cite outside materials using APA format. (Please see APA formatting resource below)<\/p>\n
Knowledge: <\/p>\n
This assignment will help you connect larger national events and problems to your daily life.<\/p>\n
Understand how the policies and programs passed at the federal level impact local and regional concerns.<\/p>\n
Understand how to interpret U.S. Federal legislation.<\/p>\n
Tasks: <\/p>\n
This assignment asks you to read about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA). Then, you will research what your local municipality\u2019s plans are for this <\/p>\n
This is an individual assignment.<\/p>\n
Read the sources posted in modules in Canvas for background information.<\/p>\n
Find 3\u00a0additional\u00a0credible sources of your choosing to help you answer the following questions:<\/p>\n
How is your town\/county\/state preparing for the delivery of funds from the IIJA?<\/p>\n
What methods of policy evaluation did your town\/county\/state use to analyze where to spend the funds?<\/p>\n
How did your local member of Congress vote on the IIJA? What was their official statement on the bill? Is there any disconnect between the vote and the statement?<\/p>\n
A debate surrounding broadband access occurred in the lead-up to the passage of this bill. Do you feel broadband access is a key component of infrastructure in the 21st century? Why or why not?<\/p>\n
Criteria for Success: <\/p>\n
Write a short response answering the questions above. You may address each point individually or write in essay format. The total word count should be between 700-100 words. You need to follow APA formatting guidelines and cite all relevant information (including in-text citations). You will use resources from our course in addition to the three you find. You may enter text directly in the assignment page or upload a Microsoft Word document. The rubric is attached.<\/p>\n
Resources: <\/p>\n
Link to the bill itself: https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/house-bill\/3684 <\/p>\n
National Association of Counties: https:\/\/www.naco.org\/resources\/legislative-analysis-counties-infrastructure-investment-jobs-act <\/p>\n
Impact on Florida: https:\/\/www.wlrn.org\/podcast\/the-florida-roundup\/2021-11-12\/florida-infrastructure-spending-bill-biden-congress <\/p>\n
Broadband: https:\/\/theconversation.com\/infrastructure-law-high-speed-internet-is-as-essential-as-water-and-electricity-171782 <\/p>\n
APA Formatting: https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/general_format.html <\/p>\n
Rubric:<\/p>\n
Criteria Better Good Unsatisfactory\/Beginning<\/p>\n
Content requirement. Content shows a thorough understanding of the topic. All questions are answered. (8-10) Content shows some understanding or only some of questions are answered. (3-7) Content shows little understanding or most questions are not answered. (0-2).<\/p>\n
Research is thorough and credible. Substantive research from credible sources. (8-10) Adequate research or sources mostly credible (3-7) Research is scant or uses non-credible resources (0-2).<\/p>\n
Length and Sources Meets length requirement, outside sources, APA formatting, grammar and spelling requirements. (4-5) Does not meet length, APA format, outside sources, grammar or spelling requirements. (0-2)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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