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 PAF 101—MODULE 3 GRADE SHEET
** BASED ON CHAPTERS 5 & 6 revised 7/23/10 **

Name: Societal Category:

Group #: __MAXIMUM__ __YOUR__ __EXERCISE__ __POINTS__ __SCORE__ __COMMENTS__

5.1 8 __ 5.2 21 __ 5.3 12 __ 5.4 8 __ 5.5 6 __ 5.6 6 __

__ 6.2 33 __ 6.3 10 __ 6.4 10 __

__Subtotal for Paper__ 120

Points Deducted: __ Late Paper ___ __ Writing ___ __ Organization ___ __ Participation ___ Total Points Deducted

Extra Credit Points: Competitions _ Speakers _

= TOTAL GRADE =

__ **MODULE THREE** 120 __#

** PAF 101 EXERCISES: MODULE THREE ** ** BASED ON CHAPTERS 5 & 6 **

Whenever you use a source in your answer, including all quotes, you must provide an APA-style internal citation and a full APA-style reference in the References page exercise. HINT: Most of these exercises require citations.

**Only attach an article if required by exercise directions. Whenever you attach an article, it must be directly behind the exercise in which it appears, and it must be clearly labeled with the exercise number and letter to which it pertains. Attach only the first page of the article unless otherwise stated.**

Exercise 5.1: Describing the Societal Problem and its Geographic Location Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 8 points)

A. Briefly state your societal problem and which local area of the country it applies to (i.e. town, city, county, school district). For this module, your geographic level must be local. (2 points) Part A score:_


 * ** State your societal problem here: Net Neutrality **

The Internet is a vast chasm that doesn’t have an exact location, but to be fair Comcast HQ is in Philadelphia, PA B. Clearly describe two of the most important negative effects of the problem. Each description should be no longer than two sentences (6 points) Part B score:_
 * ** State the specific geographic area (including the state) you will be focusing on here: **


 * ** Describe the first negative effect here: The Internet can be limited to the Highest Bidder **


 * ** Describe the second negative effect here: Can limit the first Amendment also Laize Fair Economics **

Exercise 5.2: Providing Evidence of a Societal Problem within the County of your Choosing Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 21 points)

Provide three different forms of clear and convincing evidence of the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1. Specify the geographic locality that each piece of evidence is from, which should be the same locality as you identified in 5.1. If it is not, you must specify how the evidence you find is relevant to the locality that you specified in 5.1. Write up to 4 sentences describing each piece of evidence. Label graphs and tables to conform to the example given on page 61 of the //Maxwell Manual//. Make sure your graph has a title, labeled axes and a source.

A. Write up to 4 sentences providing evidence of your societal problem and support this evidence by including a trend line graph. (Note: graph must be generated electronically and may not be hand drawn. Needs to have at least 3 points and **at least one point must be factual**). (7 points) Part A score:_ The Internet has been expanding at an unprecedented rate since its introduction in the early 1990’s. Because the internet has been deemed the World Wide Web by the FCC, the same slow internet is applied to every household and corporation. Many cable companies (such as Comcast and Version) are strongly interested in a two cable system; the customer would have a choice of the commoner internet (at a lower price), or a much faster internet geared toward higher paying clients. This creates a social rift throughout the internet community (which is largely seen as a neutral place, excluding toltarian states).


 * ** Evidence described by graph: **

** Insert Graph Here: **

B. Write up to 4 sentences providing evidence based on a quote from a player, stakeholder, or expert you interviewed (include the direct quote that supports the evidence). (7 points) Part B score:_

> C. Write up to 4 sentences providing evidence by citing a print or electronic source. (7 points) Part C score:_
 * ** Evidence from a player, stakeholder, or expert: **

According to a report released by Google and Verizon in late August of 2010, both companies
 * ** Evidence from a print or electronic source: **

Exercise 5.3: Identifying Underlying Causes of the Problem Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 12 points)

Describe and provide sources for the four most significant causes that contribute to the existence of the societal problem which you are studying. (NOTE: the causes and sources used can be general & not specific to the local area.) The causes should not overlap or be redundant.


 * One source may be used for several or all of the causes, and at least one of the four must be based on a quote from a player, stakeholder, or expert you have interviewed (7 points will be deducted if you do not do this).
 * 3 points will be deducted if a major cause is not discussed and full credit will be assigned only if reasonable causes are included and the discussion is clearly and precisely written.


 * ** Write and briefly describe the first cause here: Internet Companies would like to increase revenue . **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the second cause here: The FCC is filled with Bush era Appointees, who believe strongly in deregulation **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the third cause here: Corporations are gaining power, due to new laws (lax new laws, compared to laws like the Sherman Anti Trust act of 1895) they have more room to grow and move. **


 * ** Write and briefly describe the fourth cause here: PUblic is not aware of the effects of a deregulated Internet. **

Exercise 5.4: Describing the Current Policy Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 8 points)

A. Describe one current policy now in effect in the locality you specified in 5.1 to remedy the problem described in 5.1. The policy can originate at a local, state, or national level but must be operating in all or part of the locality you have chosen. Be clear where it originates. (2 points) Part A score: _


 * ** Describe the policy here: The Net Neutrality policy prervents Internet companies from selling a higher priced internet (thats faster) to corporations or various individuals. This would lead to a two track internet. **


 * ** Write the specific geographic location the policy originated in here: Washington DC **

B. Identify the local administrative unit primarily responsible for implementing the policy. (2 points) Part B score:_


 * ** Identify the local administrative unit here: (Local) Law Infrocement, Local Court system, Circut Courts, State Supreme Court **


 * ** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: New York City, The State of New York **

C. Identify the legislative body that is the original source of this policy. (2 points) Part C score:_


 * ** Identify the legislative body here: FCC, Sate and Federal Supreme Court, (Local) Law Inforcement, Federal Bureua of Investigation **
 * ** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: The FCC and the Supreme Court based in Washington DC **

D. Describe how a court at any level (local, state, federal) could be involved in the application of the policy. (2 points) Part D score:_


 * ** Describe how a court could be involved here: A Federal Supreme Court has power over the size, speed, and cost of the internet **


 * ** State the geographic location over which they have the authority to act: Their Law is applicable in the United States (not international) **

Exercise 5.5: Describing the Role of Business and Non‑Profit Organizations Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 6 points)

A. Identify a business corporation and describe an action it takes to reduce the societal problem you are studying at any geographic level, not necessarily your chosen locality. (3 points) Part A score: _

ComCast Located in Philadelphia PA
 * ** Write the name and location of the corporate headquarters of the business here: **
 * **In one sentence, indicate the action this corporation takes to reduce the societal problem by quoting a statement either from the company itself or another source here:** “The F.C.C. has no legal basis for imposing its dystopian regulatory vision under the net neutrality banner,” Phil Kergan an Advocate for Limited Gov

B. Identify a non-profit organization and describe an action it takes to reduce the societal problem you are studying at any geographic level, not necessarily your chosen locality. (3 points) Part B score: _ 2


 * ** Write the name and location of the local or national headquarters of the non-profit organization here: savetheinternet.org located in Brooklyn NY **


 * ** In one sentence, describe the organization takes to reduce the societal problem by quoting a statement either from the organization or another source here: They are trying at very fast pace to end a rueling in favor of the internet companies **

Exercise 5.6: Examining the News Media's Discussion of Societal Problems Your Total Score: _ (Maximum: 6 points)

Select and evaluate an editorial, op-ed, or letter to the editor published within the last 6 months from any newspaper that discusses your societal problem at any governmental level or location. Do not summarize the article. Attach a copy of the entire article directly behind this exercise.

the equivalent of having the toaster pay for the ability to plug itself into the electrical grid.
 * ** Evaluate how well the author presents the “societal problem,” “evidence of the problem,” and “causes of the problem,” and quote at least one sentence or part of it from the article here: **

Exercise 6.1: Evaluating the Grading Exercise and Increasing Learning Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 6 points)

Identify and justify in one sentence which of the three grading alternatives would be most **feasible** in future PAF 101 classes. In another sentence, identify and justify which of the three grading alternatives would be most **effective** in future PAF 101 classes to increase learning.

No, it would not be feasible, it would leave someone in a permenant state of failing
 * ** Write one sentence for which alternative would be most feasible here: **

It would be a lot more effective for the group as a whole (it would leave the group in a constatnt state of passing for the majority.
 * ** Write one sentence for which alternative would be most effective here: **

Exercise 6.2: Developing Public Policy Alternatives Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 33 points)

A. Using **information from a book, website, or article**, describe a public policy alternative to the existing policy to deal with the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1. The information can refer to any geographic area or governmental level.

Part A score:_
 * The policy must be at the local level and be reasonable in terms of the criteria discussed in Step 2 on pp. 73-74 of the //Maxwell Manual//.
 * To receive credit for this exercise, the alternative must be able to be implemented by one or more agencies that have direct authority in the geographic location your policy targets.
 * Rate the feasibility and effectiveness of your alternative using the terms “high,” “medium,” or “low,” and justify your rating. (8 points)
 * Internal citation needed for all policy alternatives.

 · ** Description of Policy Alternative #1 and the local government agency responsible for implementation here: ** An alternative to net neutrality would be a two tier system based around phone and internet connection. Faster service for phones (but not an entire hands off policy, rates should still be controlled, and not be able to fluxtuate uncontrollably), but a universal speed for internet connection. For implementation it would aquire the State Supreme Court.

 · ** Identify your source of information and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: ** [].  · ** Rate Policy Alternative #1 Effectiveness here: Medium **  · ** Justification: I beleive this would be the best way to balance free trade and federal control, but could still lead to loss of government control and a two tier econmy **

 · ** Rate Policy Alternative #1 Feasibility here: Likely **  · ** Justification: The F.C.C **

B. Using **information you received through an interview with a player, stakeholder, or expert**, describe a public policy alternative to the existing policy to deal with the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1. The information can refer to any geographic area or governmental level. · Follow the instructions from Part A. (8 points) Part B score:_

 · ** Description of Policy Alternative #2 and the local government agency responsible for implementation here: Alternative number two would be no central control over media devices (total free range). There would be no law enforcement necessary. **

 · ** Identify your source of information and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: **  · ** Rate Policy Alternative #2 Effectiveness here: Low **  · ** Justification: Free control could lead to the uncontrolled hike in prices, violation of the first ammendemnt (freedom of the press, mabey in extreme cases loss of the right to assemble). **

 · ** Rate Policy Alternative #2 Feasibility here: Unlikely **  · ** Justification: The F.C.C still is very tough to budge, also with the current administration laize faire economics is not the most attractive economic and social solution **

C. Using **any source of information**, describe a public policy alternative to the existing policy to deal with the societal problem identified in Exercise 5.1. The information can refer to any geographic area or governmental level.

Part C score:_
 * Follow the instructions from Part A. (8 points)

 · ** Description of Policy Alternative #3 and the local government agency responsible for implementation here: Allowance of a merger between major media sources, and bargaining for the rights of the people begin **

<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Identify your source of information and explain how it helped you formulate your policy here: ** [] <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Rate Policy Alternative #3 Effectiveness here: 2 ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 42.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: Possiblity of a slower internet, could strangle news outlets. **

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Rate Policy Alternative #3 Feasibility here: Most Likely: 1 ** <span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 45.6pt; tabstops: 17.1pt list 42.75pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Justification: LEss information leads to a less educated populi, which in the long run effect the functioning of the federal Government. **

D. Using only your ratings and justifications in Parts A-C, summarize your preferred policy alternative clearly and coherently in no more than 5 sentences. (9 points) Part D score:_


 * ** In no more than 5 sentences, state your preferred policy and explain why it is superior to the other two alternatives by comparing the feasibility and effectiveness of each here: My perferred policy would be the system theat we have in place now. The sysytem we have now is cheaper, is universal, and operates at a speed thats very reasonablle. I believe that with net neutrality it strenthens the right to free speech, **

Exercise 6.3: Finding Legislation on Your Topic Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 10 points)

A. Using the Congressional Information Service (CIS Index) reference material or the web address, **http://thomas.loc.gov**, find a piece of federal legislation related to your topic area (not necessarily your proposed policy). Attach a copy of the first page of the legislation. (5 points) Part A score:_

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Record the full search statement you used here: ** <span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Common Carriers) of the Communications Act of 1934 to add the following provisions (commonly referred to as **net** **neutrality** provisions) prohibiting a broadband Internet access service provider (B-IASP) from unreasonably: (1) interfering with an end user's ability to use or offer lawful content (including fair use), applications, or services (CASs), or to use or connect to harmless legal devices; (2) interfering with competition among network or CAS providers; (3) discriminating against lawful CASs, or service providers, or preferring affiliated CASs, as specified; (4) charging for access to end users based on differing levels of quality of service (QOS) or prioritized delivery of Internet protocol (IP) packets (pay-for-priority); (5) prioritizing among or between CASs unless requested by the end user; (6) installing functions or capabilities that interfere with compliance; and (7) refusing to interconnect on reasonable terms and conditions.

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Write one complete sentence on how the bill is related to your topic here: This bill is a possible revision on the current laws on net neutrality, anti monopoly laws, and laws established in order to prevent a bill of this caliber from ever showing up in congress **

B. Using the New York State web address (**www.state.ny.us**) or the New York State Assembly or Senate home pages (**http://assembly.state.ny.us** or **http://senate.state.ny.us**), find a piece of legislation related to your topic area (not necessarily your proposed policy). Attach a copy of the first page of the legislation. (5 points) Part B score:_

<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Record the full search statement you used here: **

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<span style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tabstops: 17.1pt list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · ** Write one complete sentence on how the bill is related to your topic here: ** Though not connected with net neutrality, this bill brings up the possibility of government control, in enviormentalism

Exercise 6.4: References Your Total Score:_ (Maximum: 10 points)


 * Prepare a list of references that includes all sources for this module.
 * Follow the APA format.
 * Include all sources used in the exercises.

· ** Start References on the next line or on the next page: **

** <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> References  **

ww www.savetheinternet.org nre