Importance of Public Policy Analysis

Assess the importance of policy analysis during the development and implementation stages of public policy. •Discuss the social impact of policies. •Discuss the limitations policies have on government power.
Week 2 Due 18th Review the Final Assignment in Week 6 of the course and then, develop a two-page, APA-style paper in which you propose the topic and major elements defining your final Public Policy paper. Proposal paper will be written in four parts: •Identification and explanation of the topic including a problem statement •The explanation of the research process; that is, how will the research be conducted •A discussion of relevant literature appropriate to the issues at hand •An abbreviated reference list (a minimum of three sources, at least one from the ProQuest electronic database).
Week 3 Due 25th In a three to four page APA paper, create a public policy to address an issue you consider important. Construct the details of the policy utilizing one of the models listed below. Discuss the rationale of the policy and how your model will assist policy makers in their decision making and implementation processes. Evaluate your model utilizing the general criteria provided in the text. You are required to use at least two outside sources to support your position.
Models of Public Policies: •Institutional Model •Process Model •Group Model •Elite Model •Rational Model •Public Choice Model •Incremental Model •Game Theory Model
Week 4 Due 1st
Develop a three to five page APA style paper in which you research and discuss one of the major civil rights initiatives of the last century. The focus of your paper should be on the initiative- impact on current and future public policies. How have these initiatives and policies affected the average American citizen?
You are required to use at least two outside sources to support your analysis.
Week 6 Due 15th
The Capstone Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The ten to fifteen page paper should integrate readings, class discussions, field research, and literature review into proposed solution. It may include explanation and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future applications.
Your capstone paper should focus on a topic selected which was done in Week Two. In this project, you will examine a specific political or social issue. Topics may include general issues such as poverty, crime, homelessness, economic development, homeland security, corporate social responsibility, ecological/environmental projects, etc. or a specific issue in your city, community, local, state, or federal governmental, etc. You will: •Develop a public policy to address the issue. Or you may propose a change or update to an existing public policy. •In all cases, the focus should be on in the development of a public policy, to include utilizing all aspects of the public policy lifecycle. •Consider use of field assessments, literature searches, personal knowledge/experience, and community records to source content. •Must be ten to fifteen double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. •Must include a title page with the following: â—¦Title of paper â—¦Student- name â—¦Course name and number â—¦Instructor- name â—¦Date submitted
•Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. •Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. •Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. •Must use at least three scholarly sources