Policy Ethics. (W5.MJ)

Posted: December 11th, 2013

The answers should be assembled in the order they are assigned, and should be as the following:

1- Structure and Organization: Main idea (thesis) very clearly stated & topic is effectively limited.

2- Analysis and Assessment: Author clearly relates evidence to their proposal, or position; analysis is fresh and exciting, posing insightful ways of justifying their analysis.

3- Summary of Logic and Argumentation: Organization & structure very evident: major points divided into paragraphs and signaled by use of transitions. Each paragraph has a topic sentence; sentences within each paragraph relate to each other & are subordinate to the topic. Introduction & conclusion effectively related to the whole.

4- Language and Mechanics: Sentence structure, grammar, and diction excellent; correct use of punctuation and citation style; minimal to no spelling errors; absolutely no run-on sentences or comma splices.

5- Use of Evidence: Primary source information used to buttress every point with at least one example. Examples support mini-thesis and fit within paragraph. Excellent integration of quoted material into sentences.

Plz choose just two questions to answer.

1. According to Terry Cooper, what is “high citizenship?” Why, according to Cooper, are utilitarian decision techniques such as cost/benefit analysis unsuited to our political heritage?

2. According to Hugh Heclo, what does it mean to “think institutionally,” and why is it difficult to think this way in the current era?

3. Professor O’Leary received the following email from a government employee: “Your work on guerilla government really upsets me. A public servant has a duty to obey all orders given by superiors. If one disagrees with those orders, the proper thing to do is to quit and find another job. Guerilla government activity is always wrong.” (O’Learyp.122) Craft a response to this person based on insights you have gained in this course.