For this assignment, you will choose a public policy to research throughout the course. Begin by researching current public policies that you have an interest in.
Choose a single public policy to research completely. Write a short explanation to your instructor why you chose the specific public policy, including an argument of how the policy could be improved.
Review the attached document “Public Policy Paper” to be aware of the expectations and requirements of the final paper. Use this information to guide your policy choice.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines
Using the public policy that you chose in Topic 1 and outlined in Topic 4, create a paper to discuss the following criteria applying the six stages of public policy making. In 1,750-2,000 words, do the following:
- Describe the public policy and the agenda setting, including why this policy was created (policy strategy) and explain how and why your policy was adopted.
- Explain how the policy was implemented and identify the target group the policy was intended for.
- Describe different contexts that drive the public policy and if government has been involved in any way.
- Evaluate the impact of the policy and suggest changes or make recommendations for improving the policy.
- Correctly identify and discuss any public relations techniques that were used to promote this public policy.
- Describe the forces and dynamics at play in the policy formulation, adoption, and implementation process. Which forces and dynamics were most significant in the formation of the policy?
Use five to eight scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,