Policy Analysis
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Policy to analyze – WIC (women, infants and children) programs
Policy Overview
Provide a thorough and detailed description of the policy
Define the problem
Define the problem this policy seeks to address, including specific facts and figures as appropriate
Goals
What are the goals or expected outcomes of the policy?
Alternatives
List and compare alternative means (policy, program, etc.) of achieving the above goals to address the above problem
Implementation
Describe how this policy was implemented. For example, how is the law enforced? What agencies or programs are involved in administration?
Efficacy
Evaluate the efficacy of the policy using specific facts and figures as appropriate
Focus area
The chosen policy clearly fits into one of the following social work focus areas: health, mental health/substance abuse, children & families.
Conclusion
Citations and References
Paper incorporated course material (textbook) and any additional applicable academic (empirical) materials (e.g. journal articles) demonstrating understanding of social welfare policy related to your chosen focus area (aging, mental health, children & families or healthcare). These were cited appropriately, both in-text and in references
Writing and Organization
Paper is organized, well-written and grammatically appropriate, reflecting graduate-level writing
APA
Paper follows APA guidelines, including title page references and section headings
Length
Paper is between 6-8 pages NOT including title page and references
