Assignment 2: Policy Analysis, Assesses Competencies 1, 3, & 5 Policy Analysis-

Assignment 2: Policy Analysis, Assesses Competencies 1, 3, & 5
Policy Analysis- (9-11 pages) EXAMPLE IS ATTACHED!! NO PLAGIARISM!
Social policy analysis is designed to engage in a critical review of the current policy environment and evaluate the impact of policy or a collection of policies. For this assignment, you will complete an analysis of a current bill intended to impact a social welfare problem. As you are researching and working, consider this larger question “if this bill is passed into law, what would be the impact or result of this decision?” This is an analysis, so the purpose is to take the research and information and draw professional conclusions that lead to action or decisions. This is not a summary or descriptive paper which would organize ideas and make a presentation. Be concise, clear, and organized in choosing what to include and how to present the information so that a professional colleague less familiar with the topic will understand it and be persuaded by your analysis and conclusions. The headings and subheadings of the policy should adhere to the guide below. You must utilize at least 15 scholarly and/or credible sources in your policy analysis. (These can journal articles, legitimate websites, and/or various policy-oriented texts or reports from government or advocacy organizations). Use APA style to format your paper.
Introduction:
The introduction should provide the reader with information about the selected bill and the issue it is attempting to address. Because this is an analysis focused on this legislation, it will help situate your writing and make it clear what you are working to accomplish in this analysis.
Introduce the legislation you have selected, using the title of the bill and the legislative body it is currently introduced (state, city, bill number, year proposed).
Briefly describe the proposed bill and the social problem/issue it is attempting to address or the social problem that may occur as a result of the proposed bill (if you have selected a current bill that you believe would be harmful).
Contextual Analysis (6 pages)
Describe the current social, political, economic, and ideological context of the social welfare issue.
Identify and describe economic factors that are contributing to the social welfare problem. Explain how these economic factors can impact policy responses to the problem.
Overview Public opinion/social context on the social welfare issue and bill by providing answers to these questions: How does the general public perceive the issue? How is it framed in the media? What are people saying about the issue and policy responses to it? Are there any advocacy positions or efforts for or against for the bill?
Describe current programs and services intended to address the social welfare problem. Explain how the bill, if passed, will address the social welfare issue.
Identify potential negative consequences of the bill being passed (state comparisons are helpful).
Apply ecological systems theory and describe how this macro system intervention (the bill) is intended to affect each level (macrosystem, mesosystem, microsystem).
Policy Recommendations (3 pages)
Describe policy alternatives and your formal proposal for change.
Describe the specific bill or policy change you believe will solve the issue you have defined. No public policy solves a full social problem. This is a section for you to consider what other steps need to be taken or items that could be included in the policy to improve desired outcomes.
Overview of policy alternatives that could better achieve the intended outcome. For example, what have other states/locations done?
Describe the intended impact(s) for affected individuals and communities of your proposed solution.
Make a case that supports your proposed solution as the best option, despite the alternatives (be sure your proposal is economically sound given very limited state dollars).
Explain how social work values are embodied in your proposed policy solution.
Be sure to provide a conclusion paragraph for the overall analysis.
Assignment 2: Policy Analysis Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEconomic Factors
10 to >8.0 ptsExceptional
The economic factors and their impacts on the policy problem are well described and very well supported with competent literature citations. Writing demonstrates superior critical thinking of economic factors and integrated synthesis
8 to >6.0 ptsGood
The economic factors and their impacts on the policy problem are generally described and marginally supported with literature citations. This section needs more development
6 to >0 ptsFair
The economic factors and their impacts on the social welfare problem are minimally described and/or lacking evidence that author clearly understands the concepts presented This section needs substantial development
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePolitical Ideology & Public Opinion
20 to >16.0 ptsExceptional
The competing political ideological perspectives, public opinion and social context on this policy issue are very well described and supported with evidence
16 to >12.0 ptsGood
The competing political ideological perspectives, public opinion and social context on this policy issue are marginally described and supported
12 to >0 ptsFair
The competing political, ideological perspectives, public opinion and social context on the policy are minimally described and minimally supported
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of current programs and services
5 to >3.0 ptsFull Marks
Current program and services have been researched, and it is evident the student clearly understands the practice context of the issue. Integrates a perspective of the impact of the bill if passed into the community
3 to >2.0 ptsFair
Current programs and services are minimally described, or there is not sufficient content to satisfy the author understands practice, or there is minimum effort to address the impact of the bill in the community.
2 to >0 ptsGood
Current program and services have been marginally described and supported. Some evidence of the impact of the bill if passed into the community. More complex understanding of the community is needed
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConsequences
10 to >8.0 ptsExceptional
Presentation of the consequences or benefits of the bill are advanced and well supported
8 to >6.0 ptsGood
Presentation of the consequences or benefits of the bill are marginally described and supported.
6 to >0 ptsFair
Presentation of the consequences or benefits of the bill are minimally described and minimally supported
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEcological Systems Theory
10 to >8.0 ptsExceptional
Demonstrates superior understanding and application of the theory applied to the bill/political environment
8 to >6.0 ptsGood
Demonstrates a marginal understanding and application of the theory applied to the bill/political environment
6 to >0 ptsFair
Demonstrates minimal understanding and application of the theory applied to the bill/political environment
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBills and Alternatives
20 to >17.0 ptsExceptional
The paper clearly identifies a current policy (bill) and describes how this bill will impact the described social problem. The paper provides an analysis of alternatives or amendments to the current bill, if passed, would improve or cause harm
17 to >14.0 ptsGood
The bill or policy change is marginally described and/or marginally supported
14 to >0 ptsGood
The bill or policy change is minimally described and/or minimally supported
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImpact and Proposal Support
10 to >8.4 ptsExceptional
The intended impacts are described and supported well. The policy proposal provides a reasonable and feasible policy intervention
8.4 to >6.8 ptsGood
The intended impacts are marginally supported or described. The proposal support is marginally supported and described, or lacks feasibility for a policy intervention
6.8 to >0 ptsFair
The intended impacts are minimally supported and described. The proposal is minimally supported and described. The proposal is not feasible or lacks evidence of a meaningful policy intervention
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial Work Values
5 to >4.0 ptsExceptional
Clearly describe the social work values drawing from professional literature and sources
4 to >3.0 ptsGood
Description of the social work values are marginal or not as well supported by literature and professional sources
3 to >0 ptsNo Marks
Description of social work values are minimal and not appropriately supported with evidence.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Quality, writing style and APA
10 to >9.0 ptsExceptional
The paper provides a thoughtful analysis of policy that draws from reliable and credible sources. Paper is free of errors, formatted according to APA standards, and well-written.
9 to >7.0 ptsGood
Analysis of policy, writing, formatting and APA are good and meet expectations.
7 to >0 ptsFair
Analysis of policy, writing, formatting and use of APA are below expectations for graduate student work
10 pts
Total Points: 100