Grant proposal for public defender fund including interdisciplinary studies methodology

Assignment

Imagine you are writing a grant proposal. I have chosen a grant for additional legal services funding for underpriveledged in low socioeconomic area – help fund support in public defenders office. Identify a problem related to one or more of your chosen academic disciplines and make an argument as to why it requires an interdisciplinary approach to solve. 2500 word minimum.

Your research paper must contain the following sections:

1. Introduction (thesis statement)
2. Literature Review
3. At least eight peer-reviewed sources (multiple perspectives)
4. Methodology
5. Concisely describe the ideal process for how you intend to study your topic.
6. Rationale and Significance
7. Explain why your research proposal will be relevant to your audience, and why your topic is an important one to study.
8. Conclusion
9. References

Grading Rubric (100 points)

1. Introduction (15 points)

• Clearly states the research problem and its relevance to the chosen academic disciplines (5 points).
• Articulates the need for an interdisciplinary approach in addressing the problem (10 points).

2. Literature Review (20 points)

• Comprehensive coverage and critical analysis of at least eight peer-reviewed sources (10 points).
• Demonstrates understanding of multiple perspectives and relevance to the research problem (10 points).

3. Methodology (15 points)

• Clearly and concisely describes the proposed research methodology (10 points).
• Demonstrates feasibility and appropriateness of the methodology for the research problem (5 points).

4. Rationale and Significance (20 points)

• Effectively explains the relevance and potential impact of the research proposal to the intended audience (10 points).
• Justifies the importance of the research topic and its interdisciplinary nature (10 points).

5. Conclusion (10 points)

• Summarizes key findings and arguments (5 points).
• Presents a compelling closure to the research proposal (5 points).

6. References (10 points)

• Correctly cites at least eight peer-reviewed sources in a standard APA format (5 points).
• References are relevant, credible, and effectively support the research proposal (5 points).

7. Writing Quality and Organization (10 points)

• Clarity, coherence, and logical flow of ideas (5 points).
• Adherence to grammatical standards and academic writing style (5 points).

Total: 100 points

• Grading

  Demonstrates a clear narrative that reflects academic and professional growth (15 points) Effectively incorporates relevant theories, tools, and processes from interdisciplinary studies (15 points)

  0 – 30

• Reflection and Analysis

  30 possible points (30%)

  Grading

  Insightful reflection on personal learning and development (15 points) Detailed explanation of how interdisciplinary studies influenced perspectives and skills, with specific examples (15 points)

  0 – 30

• Articulation of Skills and Transferability

  20 possible points (20%)

  Grading

  Clearly identifies and articulates skills learned through interdisciplinary studies (10 points) Effectively demonstrates how these skills are transferable to the workplace (10 points)

  0 – 20

• Visual and Structural Presentation

  10 possible points (10%)

  Grading

  Professional and aesthetically pleasing visual design (5 points) Coherent structure with a balance between narrative and reflection (5 points)

  0 – 10

• Integration of Artifacts

  10 possible points (10%)

  Grading

  Inclusion of relevant artifacts that showcase achievements and learning (5 points) Artifacts effectively illustrate the student’s abilities and interdisciplinary approach (5 points)

  0 – 10