Q Description In the last unit of the course, class members write three essays on assigned topics taken from course readings. If a student wrote about a topic in key ideas, the approach taken in an essay should add value and perspective to the earlier work and not repeat an earlier submission from Key Ideas or Discussions. For each essays, use at least one article from one scholarly journal published within the last six months (see the section on articles below) and websites to research assigned topics in addition to our course textbooks. Prior to beginning, review the Course Overview and the Grading Rubrics. ________________________________________ Articles Scholarly articles are published in academic journals and they are peer reviewed. Full citations and references will be given for them, in correct APA parenthetic citation and reference list format. On the Park University Library home page (http://www.park.edu/library/Links to an external site.), follow links to “databases” and Ebsco. In the Ebsco site, select Academic Search Premier for most journals, and Education Databases and Education Research Complete for Public Administration Review. Use different combinations of search terms in “advanced search” to locate articles related to the essay topic. ________________________________________ Essays Please write essays on the three topics shown below. If you wrote about a topic in key ideas, the approach taken in your essay should add value and perspective to the earlier work and not repeat an earlier submission from Key Ideas or Discussions. Each essay will: o Be 1-2 single-space pages in length, not including quotations, lists, citations, or references. o Correctly use APA author/date parenthetic citation and reference list style. o Avoid plagiarism (see Course Overview). o Have a heading that identifies the topic. o Cite, reference, and discuss at least one scholarly article (see Course Overview) and two websites on the essay topic. o Cite, reference, and discuss concepts from course readings (both textbooks where applicable) Post your three essays in a single Word file. Be sure your name is at the top of the essays document and that your last name is in the title of the electronic file. Essays are due by 11:59 p.m. Central time on the Saturday. Topics 1. Constitutional value. Identify a Constitutional principle or value that interests you and show how it appears in contemporary discussions about the public sector generally or public administration in particular. 2. Sectoral expectations. Discuss how public expectations of career professionals working in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors differ. The discussion should, at minimum, include the relationship with elected officials, responsiveness to the public, and the varying ethical dilemmas confronted by each in carrying out their duties. 3. Conflict of interest. Discuss the concept of conflict of interest relative to the idea of the public interest. Research a specific conflict of interest law and include in your essay: o Who is covered by this conflict of interest law, distinguishing between elected officials, political appointees and members of boards and commissions, and career professionals. o The activities restricted by the law. o Reporting requirements. o Characteristics of the body responsible for carrying out the law. o The process of handling complaints filed under the law. o What you find interesting about the law and its potential effects on government. Rubric PA 380: Public Service Values PA 380: Public Service Values Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePA380.CLO.01 CLO Description: Examine public service ethics relative to the constitutional, political, and legal values of the U.S. CAR Desctiption: Exceeds Expectations: Uses clearly identified and described course material concepts that logically and thoroughly address outcome question(s). Meets Expectations: Some course material concepts are not fully described, developed, and entirely clear in addressing the outcome question(s). Does Not Meet Expectations: Few course material concepts are clearly identified or described in directly addressing the outcome question(s). threshold: 3.0 pts 3 pts Exceeds Expectations 2 pts Meets Expectations 1 pts Does Not Meet Expectations -- This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePA380.CLO.02 CLO Description: Describe basic features of the history and structure of the U.S. Constitution. CAR Description: Exceeds Expectations: Uses clearly identified and described course material concepts that logically and thoroughly address outcome question(s). Meets Expectations: Some course material concepts are not fully described, developed, and entirely clear in addressing the outcome question(s). Does Not Meet Expectations: Few course material concepts are clearly identified or described in directly addressing the outcome question(s). threshold: 3.0 pts 3 pts Exceeds Expectations 2 pts Meets Expectations 1 pts Does Not Meet Expectations -- This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePA380.CLO.03 CLO Description: Discuss the politics-administration dichotomy. CAR Description: Exceeds Expectations: Uses clearly identified and described course material concepts that logically and thoroughly address outcome question(s). Meets Expectations: Some course material concepts are not fully described, developed, and entirely clear in addressing the outcome question(s). Does Not Meet Expectations: Few course material concepts are clearly identified or described in directly addressing the outcome question(s). threshold: 3.0 pts 3 pts Exceeds Expectations 2 pts Meets Expectations 1 pts Does Not Meet Expectations -- This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePA380.CLO.04 CLO Description: Explain why the idea of the public interest is important. CAR Description: Exceeds Expectations: Uses clearly identified and described course material concepts that logically and thoroughly address outcome question(s). Meets Expectations: Some course material concepts are not fully described, developed, and entirely clear in addressing the outcome question(s). Does Not Meet Expectations: Few course material concepts are clearly identified or described in directly addressing the outcome question(s). threshold: 3.0 pts 3 pts Exceeds Expectations 2 pts Meets Expectations 1 pts Does Not Meet Expectations -- This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePA380.CLO.05 CLO Description: Explore methods for creating a positive ethical climate in public service organizations. CAR Description: Exceeds Expectations: Uses clearly identified and described course material concepts that logically and thoroughly address outcome question(s). Meets Expectations: Some course material concepts are not fully described, developed, and entirely clear in addressing the outcome question(s). Does Not Meet Expectations: Few course material concepts are clearly identified or described in directly addressing the outcome question(s). threshold: 3.0 pts 3 pts Exceeds Expectations 2 pts Meets Expectations 1 pts Does Not Meet Expectations -- This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePA380.CLO.06 CLO Description: Compare the functions and responsibilities of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. CAR Description: Exceeds Expectations: Uses clearly identified and described course material concepts that logically and thoroughly address outcome question(s). Meets Expectations: Some course material concepts are not fully described, developed, and entirely clear in addressing the outcome question(s). Does Not Meet Expectations: Few course material concepts are clearly identified or described in directly addressing the outcome question(s). threshold: 3.0 pts 3 pts Exceeds Expectations 2 pts Meets Expectations 1 pts Does Not Meet Expectations -- Total Points: 0 Previous