Policy Analysis

Policy Analysis Instructions:

See Karger & Stoesz model attached with pertinent questions.

Choose a Policy (choose by midterm)-- (**Tip--Choose the policy early in the semester so you can utilize the same policy for all assignments)

Develop a 4-6 pages paper that includes:

Brief History of the overarching (original) policy (20 pts)

Problems that necessitate the need for the policy (what social issue does the policy address)? (25 pts)

Policy Description-current (reauthorization, amendments, improvements, etc.) (25 pts)

Policy Analysis (What are the goals/aims of the policy? Is the policy effective?) (30 pts)