In this assignment, you are asked to provide more specific elaboration upon the area needing improvement that you identified in the Basic Plan assignm
In this assignment, you are asked to provide more specific elaboration upon the area needing improvement that you identified in the Basic Plan assignment. Much more elaboration is to be provided on the Operational issues needed to address the Hazard/Threat area you identified.
The Outline used for this assignment is below:
- Concept of Operations
- Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
- Communications
- Funding for the Operations
Please see section 5.1, of the FEMA document Download FEMA document.
This section of the paper should be 3 to 5 pages in length, double-spaced, and should provide both in-text citations as well as a reference list that are both in alignment with APA 6th edition citation form and style. Don’t worry if you go over the page limit, as this is your assignment and you may elaborate beyond the page limit if so desired.
This assignment is worth up to 50 points towards your final grade and will be graded using the rubric below.
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| Essay Rubric | ||
| Essay Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Synthesis of Knowledge
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15 to >12 pts
Exemplary The paper thoroughly and cohesively links concepts and learning objectives to the current topic. Student exhibits a defined and clear understanding of the article. 12 to >8 pts Accomplished The paper cohesively links concepts and learning objectives to the current topic. Establishes a good comprehension of topic and in the building of the thesis. 8 to >3 pts Developing The paper links concepts and learning objectives to the current topic but is lacking cohesiveness. Student exhibits a basic understanding of the intended assignment, but the thesis is not fully supported throughout the assignment. 3 to >0 pts Beginning The paper does not cohesively link concepts and learning objectives to the current topic. Exhibits a limited understanding of the assignment. |
/ 15 pts |
| Foundation of Knowledge
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15 to >12 pts
Exemplary The paper thoroughly incorporates appropriate source material to develop and substantiate the analysis. 12 to >8 pts Accomplished The paper incorporates appropriate source material to develop and substantiate the analysis. Student demonstrates an effective presentation of thesis, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment. 8 to >3 pts Developing While student has included a few supporting facts and statements, this has limited the quality of the assignment. 3 to >0 pts Beginning The paper does not incorporate appropriate source material to develop and substantiate the analysis. Student’s writing is weak in the inclusion of supporting facts or statements. |
/ 15 pts |
| Organization of Ideas/Format
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10 to >7 pts
Exemplary The paper thoroughly follows APA formatting and style guidelines. There is an introduction, logical body, and summary. Thesis is clearly defined and well constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. 7 to >4 pts Accomplished The paper follows APA formatting and style guidelines. There is an introduction, logical body, and summary. Thesis is defined and mostly well constructed to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. 4 to >1 pts Developing The paper does not follow APA formatting and style guidelines. An introduction, logical body, and/or summary is lacking. While thesis helps to guide the development of the assignment, the reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. 1 to >0 pts Beginning The paper does not follow APA formatting and style guidelines. Multiple aspects, such as introduction, logical body, and summary are lacking. Reader is unable to follow the logic used for the thesis and development of key themes. Introduction of thesis is not clearly evident. |
/ 10 pts |
| Writing Skill / Research Skill
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10 to >7 pts
Exemplary The paper is grammatically flawless and free of spelling errors. The paper is in the active voice. The student demonstrate an ability to excel at independent academic research by incorporating peer review academic articles, books, or other material from government institutions. 7 to >4 pts Accomplished The paper is grammatically correct and free of spelling errors. The paper is in the active voice. The student demonstrate an ability to perform independent academic research by incorporating peer review academic articles, books, or other material from government institutions. 4 to >1 pts Developing The paper has grammatical and spelling errors. The paper is not in the active voice. The student does not demonstrate an ability to perform independent academic research by incorporating peer review academic articles, books, or other material from government institutions. 1 to >0 pts Beginning The paper is filled with grammatical and spelling errors. The paper is not in the active voice. The student does not demonstrate an ability to perform independent academic research by incorporating peer review academic articles, books, or other material from government institutions. |
/ 10 pts |
| Total Points: 0 | ||