There are six domains which are designed to assist in the understanding of the
social welfare policy analysis. The assignment is designed to guide students through
the process of completing a policy analysis project step-by-step. Students who follow
the instructions will be able to produce a finished policy analysis paper by the end of
the semester. Thus, late work will have 5 points taken away per day late (you need
not submit it after the points have expired); this is not negotiable. The student is
responsible for knowing the due dates of the assignments.
Format: The assignments are designed to facilitate a professional APA writing style
and should be typewritten, double spaced, and around 12-17 pages.
Grading Criteria: The assignments will be graded on: following directions, the clarity
of your work, relevance to social work / social sciences, evidence that the student
has considered the utility and feasibility of the policy analysis, clear citations, and
finally, papers being on turned in on time (should follow the rubric of this
assignment).
For the Policy Analysis Paper, select one of following topics (or policies) that you
like:
1) Temporary Assistance to Needy Family (TANF)
2) Medicaid
3) Medicare
4) Food Stamps
5) Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
6) Unemployment Insurance
7) Childcare Assistance
8) Social Security (SS)
9) Worker’s Compensation
10) To select other policies regarding social welfare, please consult with the
instructor.
Domains:
#1. Introduction-Problem Statement: 2-3 pages
Each student chooses one topic. Address a social problem around this topic and
utilize the journal articles/books to support your reason of why you should study
it. The study’s objectives should include policy making, policy implementation, &
policy evaluation, since you will explain your topic based on policy process.
#2. Policy Making, 3-4 pages.
Explain the definition of the policy, objectives of the policy, history of the policy,
and factors influencing policy making (e.g., mass media, interests’ groups, etc.).
#3. Policy Implementation, 3-4 pages
Explain who conducted or are conducting the policy, who are the beneficiaries of
the policy, eligibility criteria of the policy or program, well conducting in Kansas?
etc.
#4. Policy Evaluation, 3-4 pages
Explain the positive or negative impact of the policy, whether the policy
increases the wellbeing of the recipients, any unexpected side-effects, etc.
#5. Conclusion, 1-2 pages
Summarize the main ideas, implementation, and impact of the policy and
explain any recommendations for future policy change, should the policy
(program) continuously conduct or not, etc
#6 References
Provide list of at least 10 references (e.g., books, articles, reports, web sites,