Effectively Communicating Risk Assessment

For your final project, you will be completing a high-level risk assessment. In alignment with Course Learning Objective 5.1. Compose a risk summary sheet for a specific threat or hazard relevant to a selected community-, state-, or national-level community, you will choose a specific hazard or threat and a unique situation or context to then follow the DHS risk assessment process (Links to an external site.) to assess and analyze the risk, develop alternatives, and recommend risk management strategies or practices.

Using and referencing the sources and notes you developed in the Week 3 | Annotated Reference List, you will compose a concise and well-supported risk summary sheet. 

Examples of official risk assessment-related fact sheets include: 

Examples of risk-related public service announcements include: 

Composing a Risk Summary Sheet

Your final submission will take the form of a risk summary or fact sheet that could be used as part of a public risk communication plan. The final product should synthesize available information on the specific threat or hazard, the vulnerabilities involved, and the relevant situational context. It should also communicate both the likely and potential impacts of the threat or hazard and recommended precautions, preparations, or actions for risk mitigation. While the summary or fact sheet itself is generally a compact, concise document of 1000 words or less, references or links for further information are also usually provided as either footnotes or endnotes. 

For this assignment, choose a specific threat or hazard, and a unique or bounded context to explore. General threats and high-level scenarios or vulnerabilities may be too broad to handle effectively in the scope of this assignment.  For example “Cyberterrorism in the United States” may be difficult to address clearly within a fact sheet, though “Ransomware Threats Against Public Utility Organizations” or “Virtual Blockades” might be more specific and appropriate to the depth of a fact sheet. 

Requirements

Your risk summary sheet or fact sheet should explain: 

The final version should be synthesized into a document of 1,000 words or less that concisely communicates the key information about the risk for your intended audience. Many of the government agency-provided examples provided above include graphic elements, letterheads, and advanced visual layouts. Should you choose to do so, your sheet may creatively incorporate these elements as well to the extent the visual layout or graphic design enhances or supports the information presented.  However, these elements are not required; the submission may be a simple text-based document.

The final grade for the project will be based on the depth and professionalism of the content presented. The final document should be based on information from at least 5 relevant supporting sources. All source information should be appropriately cited and referenced as direct links (Links to an external site.)footnotes/endnotes (Links to an external site.), or a reference list (Links to an external site.) as appropriate to your document layout. Use the rubric posted below to check your work against the grading criteria before submitting it. 

Your final submission is due no later than 11:59 pm on Sunday at the end of Week 6. 

Rubric

PAD6379 | Risk Summary Sheet
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Hazard or Threat
30 to >22.5 pts

Excellent

The hazard or threat is specifically identified and clearly communicated to show strategic or operational relevance to the situation/context.

22.5 to >15.0 pts

Satisfactory

The hazard or threat is identified with concise details relevant to the situation or context presented.

15 to >0.0 pts

Meets Minimum Expectations

A hazard or threat is identified, though it is addressed generally or without specific details to show its relevance to the situation/context.

0 pts

Needs Improvement

Element is missing or insufficiently developed.

30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of Situation or Context
30 to >22.5 pts

Excellent

The situation or context for the risk assessment is explained, including relevant details, influencing factors, or dynamics contributing to vulnerabilities or potential impacts of the hazard/threat.

22.5 to >15.0 pts

Satisfactory

The situation or context for the risk assessment is provided. Factors contributing to the risk and vulnerable assets or resources are acknowledged.

15 to >0.0 pts

Meets Minimum Expectations

The situation or context for the risk assessment is provided, though it may be cursory or limited in details explaining how the hazard/threat can impact vulnerable assets or resources.

0 pts

Needs Improvement

Element is missing or insufficiently developed.

30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCurrent Risk Management
20 to >16.0 pts

Excellent

In-place programs, resources, strategies, or policies are referenced or acknowledged. Alternatively, a lack of a current risk management strategy/approach is acknowledged with supporting information communicating the need for risk management in the future.

16 to >10.0 pts

Satisfactory

In-place programs, resources, strategies, or policies are acknowledged in the context of the threat/hazard and context identified.

10 to >0.0 pts

Meets Minimum Expectations

In-place resources, programs, or policies are referenced, though it may not be clear how these help address the risk identified.

0 pts

Needs Improvement

Element is missing or insufficiently developed.

20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommended Actions, Decisions, or Practices
30 to >22.5 pts

Excellent

The recommendations, actions, or practices recommended are feasible, directly relevant to the hazard/threat and context outlined, and clearly communicated for the target audience.

22.5 to >15.0 pts

Satisfactory

The recommendations, actions, or practices recommended directly address the risk and context identified.

15 to >0.0 pts

Meets Minimum Expectations

Recommendations, actions, decisions, or practices loosely relevant to the hazard/threat and context are provided, though they may not be feasible or may not clearly address the risk specified.

0 pts

Needs Improvement

Element is missing or insufficiently developed.

30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport, References, and Further Resources
20 to >15.0 pts

Excellent

Five or more quality, relevant sources are thoughtfully integrated into the work, effectively supporting all aspects of the sheet (hazard/threat, context, risk management, and recommendations).

15 to >10.0 pts

Satisfactory

At least five additional sources are referenced or listed for further information in the sheet to support the key information provided (hazard/threat, context, risk management, and recommendations)

10 to >0.0 pts

Meets Minimum Expectations

Multiple sources are referenced throughout the work.

0 pts

Needs Improvement

Supporting information was not used or referenced.

20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Communication
20 to >16.0 pts

Excellent

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and expression reflect professional writing for the public, effectively communicating the risk assessment.

16 to >10.0 pts

Satisfactory

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and expression adequately reflect professional communication. Minor errors may be observed.

10 to >0.0 pts

Meets Minimum Expectations

There are significant issues with the grammar, spelling, punctuation, and expression that hinder the meaning or purpose of the risk communication.

0 pts

Unacceptable

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and expression are not reflective of professional writing and the purpose of the document.

20 pts
Total Points: 150

 

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