The purpose of the Basic Plan is to identify a shortfall, or a deficiency, in
The purpose of the Basic Plan is to identify a shortfall, or a deficiency, in the overall emergency management plan that you have selected. Perhaps the jurisdiction does not address the issue of aquifer protection or does not address the issue of cyber-security. Or, it can be any other issue that you find to be relevant and needed more analysis, or elaboration, to make the jurisdictional emergency management plan more complete or enhanced in some manner. Either way, you should focus on one area of improvement and the Basic Plan will be an elaboration on this deficiency or area of the plan that is missing altogether from the jurisdictional plan being reviewed.
Please see Unit 4, of the FEMA document Download FEMA document to review the components of the Basic Plan.
The Outline students should use for this assignment is as follows:
Purpose Statement (elaborate upon the hazard or risk that you have determined needs more analysis preparation from the review of the selected emergency management document)
Scope of the Threat or Hazard
Situation Overview
Planning Assumptions
This section of the assignment should be 5 to 7 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. If you go over the page limit, no worries, as this is your assignment and you may write beyond the page limit if so desired.
This assignment is worth up to 50 points toward your final grade and will be graded using the rubric below.
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View RubricAssignmentRubricAssignment RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsSynthesis of Knowledgeview longer description15 to >12 ptsExemplaryThe assignment 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 ptsAccomplishedThe assignment 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 ptsDevelopingThe assignment 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 ptsBeginningThe assignment does not cohesively link concepts and learning objectives to the current topic. Exhibits a limited understanding of the assignment./ 15 ptsFoundation of Knowledgeview longer description15 to >12 ptsExemplaryThe assignment thoroughly incorporates appropriate source material to develop and substantiate the analysis.12 to >8 ptsAccomplishedThe assignment 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 ptsDevelopingWhile student has included a few supporting facts and statements, this has limited the quality of the assignment.3 to >0 ptsBeginningThe assignment 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 ptsOrganization of Ideas/Formatview longer description10 to >7 ptsExemplaryThe assignment 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 ptsAccomplishedThe assignment 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 ptsDevelopingThe assignment 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 ptsBeginningThe assignment 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 ptsWriting Skill / Research Skillview longer description10 to >7 ptsExemplaryThe prape is grammatically flawless and free of spelling errors. The assignment 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 ptsAccomplishedThe assignment is grammatically correct and free of spelling errors. The assignment 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 ptsDevelopingThe assignment has grammatical and spelling errors. The assignment 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 ptsBeginningThe assignment is filled with grammatical and spelling errors. The assignment 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.