The PADM 620 Assignment 3 focuses on the relationship between administrative law and public administration, requiring students to choose between a research paper, PowerPoint, or video presentation. Each option must include citations from 4-7 appropriate sources and adhere to specific formatting guidelines. The grading rubric emphasizes the importance of thorough analysis, organization, mechanics, adherence to APA format, and effective use of high-quality research.

1. PADM 620
Assignment 3: Administrative Law Instructions
Read all instructions and the grading rubric carefully before
writing this assignment. You are responsible for reading and
understanding these documents.
For this assignment, you are required to choose between
producing a PowerPoint presentation, a video presentation, or
writing a research paper. This assignment must focus on the
relationship between administrative law and public
administration.
Read Exercise 8 in the Dresang text, the Metzger article, and
conduct your own research; then you will draft a 5–7-page
research paper or a 9–10-minute presentation. In your
paper/presentation, you must explain the relationship between,
and impact of, Administrative Law on Public Administration.
Option 1: Research Paper
If you elect to write a research paper for this assignment, the
text of this research paper must be 5–7 pages (not including
title page, reference page, and any appendices). This paper must
be in current APA format with 1-inch margins and 12-pt Times
New Roman font. A title page and reference page must also be
included. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate
sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings,
and the Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions.
This assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for
this module/week and you are expected to illustrate your
understanding of those sources.
Option 2: PowerPoint Presentation
If you elect to complete a PowerPoint presentation with audio
(see tutorial in the Assignment Instructions folder for adding
audio), the presentation must include 9–10 minutes of spoken
audio. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate

2. sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings,
and the Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions.
This assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for
this module/week and you are expected to illustrate your
understanding of those sources. In addition to the presentation,
you must submit a separate document listing all references in
current APA format.
Option 3: Video Presentation
If you elect to complete an original video presentation, the
presentation must include 9–10 minutes of spoken audio. You
must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate sources (in
addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings, and the
Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions. This
assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for this
module/week and you are expected to illustrate your
understanding of those sources. Images may be incorporated
where appropriate. In addition to the video, you must submit a
separate document listing all references in current APA format.
General Instructions
You are expected to comport yourself with the highest writing,
research, and ethical standards. Additionally, to do well on this
assignment, you must conduct high quality research and offer
rich, well-supported analysis and evaluation. The emphasis here
is on your ability to critically evaluate and analyze the material
and to exhibit a nuanced understanding of the substance,
dynamics, and ramifications reflected in the subject matter;
mere reporting, opinion, or conjecture will not suffice.
You must avoid any careless or simple grammar errors such as
misspellings, incomplete sentences, comma splices, faulty
noun/verb agreement, etc. Such errors will result in substantial
point deductions. Oral presentations must be professional,
articulate and free of grammar errors, informality, etc.
Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and may result in

3. failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or removal
from the program. It is your responsibility to ensure that you
fully understand what constitutes the various forms of
plagiarism and that you avoid all forms of plagiarism.
Submit Assignment 3: Administrative Law by 11:59 p.m. (ET)
on Sunday of Module/Week 7.
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PADM 620
Assignment 3: Administrative Law Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Analysis of Material
32 to 35 points
All elements of the assigned topic are clearly and completely
addressed in light of the required page count or presentation
time limit. Analyses flow in a logical and effective manner,
address all elements of the assignment thoroughly, and reach
the nuances of the issues raised. Complex issues are navigated
with precision, clarity and detail.
29 to 31 points
Major elements of the assigned topic are discussed in a
meaningful way but the paper or presentation would benefit
from additional clarity, depth, or detail. Analyses are generally
well constructed. Complex issues are recognized.
1 to 28 points
Some elements of the assigned topic are mentioned, but the
discussion is incomplete, unclear, superficial, or otherwise does
not meet expectations. Analyses are general and lacking in

4. depth. Complex issues and nuances are overlooked.
0 points
Assigned elements are not discussed.
Organization
32 to 35 points
The paper is focused and well organized. The paper has a clear
thesis, and a clear and substantive introduction and conclusion.
The paper effectively uses headings and subheadings as
appropriate to focus and deepen analyses.
29 to 31 points
The paper is reasonably well organized and follows a logical
path from idea to idea and section to section. The paper
includes an adequate introduction and conclusion.
1 to 28 points
The paper is in need of additional organization and clarity.
Ideas and/or sections of the paper either do not flow logically,
or are in need of fundamental improvement. The paper lacks an
adequate introduction and/or conclusion.
0 points
The paper lacks meaningful organization and the paper lacks an
introduction and conclusion.
Content
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Evaluation, Synthesis, and Adequate use of Sources
32 to 35 points
Sources, concepts, and ideas are evaluated critically and
synthesized in a manner that moves beyond restatement and
makes a valuable contribution to the assigned topic.
29 to 31 points
Sources are used correctly and support the paper’s analyses and

5. conclusions. Concepts and ideas are understood and linked in a
reasonable way that supports the paper’s conclusions. Paper
reflects a good familiarity with the major ideas, but would
benefit from greater critical evaluation and syntheses.
1 to 28 points
Some sources are used, but are not critically evaluated and/or
not used in an effective manner. Paper or presentation would
benefit from more substantive use of sources, more appropriate
reliance on sources, and/or better skill in evaluating,
synthesizing, or applying ideas, concepts, or sources.
0 points
Sources are not used. Ideas and concepts from sources are not
evaluated or synthesized.
Structure
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Mechanics
14 to 15 points
No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present.
Writing or presentation is precise and word choice is
appropriate. Paper is 5–7 pages or presentation is 9–10 minutes.
12 to 13 points
Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present.
Writing or presentation style is sufficient and word choice is
adequate. Paper is 5–7 pages or presentation is 9–10 minutes.
1 to 11 points
Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present.
Writing or presentation style is understandable but could be
improved. Word choice is generally good. Paper or presentation
does not meet length requirement.
0 points
Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present.

6. Writing or presentation style is difficult to understand and word
choice is poor. Paper or presentation does not meet length
requirement.
Structure
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Current APA Format Elements
14 to 15 points
Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page,
bibliography, etc. are correctly formatted. Paper is double-
spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New
Roman font. If a presentation rather than a paper is chosen, the
presentation is properly formatted and of high quality.
12 to 13 points
Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors.
Cover page, bibliography, etc. are present with few errors.
Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12
point Times New Roman font. If a presentation rather than a
paper is chosen, the presentation is properly formatted and of
acceptable quality.
1 to 11 points
Citations and format are in current APA style, though several
errors are present. Cover page, bibliography, etc., are included,
though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but
margins or fonts are incorrect. If a presentation rather than a
paper is chosen, the presentation is acceptably formatted.
0 points
Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, bibliography,
etc. are not included or are formatted incorrectly. Paper is not
double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect. If a
presentation is chosen rather than a paper, the presentation is
not properly formatted.

7. Research Elements
14 to 15 points
High quality primary and secondary sources are utilized in a
mature and effective manner. Research effectively incorporates
multiple nuanced viewpoints of complex issues. At least 4–7
sources are used, in addition to the course text and the Bible. A
complete and accurate bibliography is provided. Arguments are
correctly and effectively supported by research.
12 to 13 points
Primary and secondary sources of acceptable and appropriate
nature and quality are utilized. Research reflects multiple
viewpoints of complex issues. At least 4–7 sources are used, in
addition to the course text and the Bible. A complete and
accurate bibliography is provided. Arguments are acceptably
supported by research.
1 to 11 points
Fewer than 4 primary and secondary sources of acceptable and
appropriate nature and quality are utilized. Research does not
reflect multiple viewpoints of complex issues. An incomplete or
inaccurate bibliography is provided. Arguments are only
tangentially supported by research. Arguments incorporate
research, but often include or rely upon personal opinion
without appropriate support. Sources are used inappropriately at
times.
0 points
Appropriate sources are not used or are lacking entirely.
Arguments are not supported by research. Opposing viewpoints
are dismissed or ignored. The bibliography is incomplete or
missing.
Total
/150
Instructor’s Comments:
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