3. Historical Background of the Policy- how did the policy come to be adopted? Who was for it, and who was against it. Which previous policies did it build upon, if
any? Please include any significant details about the passage/adoption (2.5 pages)
4. Describe the policy: (3 pages) -how is it expected to work? Any “theory” or scientific basis for the policy? -what does it provide? -who is covered and how? -how
will it be implemented? -expected outcomes and goals -administrative auspices (who is responsible for administering the policy) -how is it funded?
5. Has the policy been successful? Describe successes and failures (Hint: this is another place to use data or empirical studies) (1 page)
6. Conclusions (1 paragraph) 7. References (minimum 5)
Papers should be a minimum of 8 pages, maximum of 10 pages long (not counting cover sheet or references) 3. Historical Background of the Policy- how did the policy
come to be adopted? Who was for it, and who was against it. Which previous policies did it build upon, if any? Please include any significant details about the
passage/adoption (2.5 pages)
4. Describe the policy: (3 pages) -how is it expected to work? Any “theory” or scientific basis for the policy? -what does it provide? -who is covered and how? -how
will it be implemented? -expected outcomes and goals -administrative auspices (who is responsible for administering the policy) -how is it funded?
5. Has the policy been successful? Describe successes and failures (Hint: this is another place to use data or empirical studies) (1 page)
6. Conclusions (1 paragraph) 7. References (minimum 5)
Papers should be a minimum of 8 pages, maximum of 10 pages long (not counting cover sheet or references) IMPORTANT TIP: USE SUBJECTS HEADINGS IN YOUR PAPER (SUBJECT
HEADINGS ARE TITLES THAT DIVIDE YOUR PAPER INTO SECTIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS TWO SUBJECT HEADINGS “OVERVIEW” AND “OUTLINE” DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO
DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE PAPER). YOU MAY USE THE OUTLINE TO CREATE YOUR SUBJECT HEADINGS.
Outline: please include all topics in this outline
1. Introduction- what policy will you be looking at and why is it important to social work? (1 paragraph)
2. Please describe the social problem that necessitated this policy, what social problem is the policy intended to address (Hint: this is a good place to include data
that shows the extent of a social problem, you may use charts make sure you cite your sources) (1 page)
3. Historical Background of the Policy- how did the policy come to be adopted? Who was for it, and who was against it. Which previous policies did it build upon, if
any? Please include any significant details about the passage/adoption (2.5 pages)
4. Describe the policy: (3 pages) -how is it expected to work? Any “theory” or scientific basis for the policy? -what does it provide? 4. Describe the policy: (3
pages) -how is it expected to work? Any “theory” or scientific basis for the policy? -what does it provide? -who is covered and how? -how will it be implemented? –
expected outcomes and goals -administrative auspices (who is responsible for administering the policy) -how is it funded?
5. Has the policy been successful? Describe successes and failures (Hint: this is another place to use data or empirical studies) (1 page) 6. Conclusions (1 paragraph)
7. References (minimum 5)
Papers should be a minimum of 8 pages, maximum of 10 pages long (not counting cover sheet or references)
NOTE: IT IS EXPECTED THAT YOU WILL USE THE LIBRARY RESOURCES TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT, AS THIS IS A GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE