Policy paper 2
Using the Althaus, C, Bridgman, P & Davis, G 2013, The Australian policy handbook, 5th edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, N.S.W. I have attached this text book with PDF file on additional file.
Texts provide an analysis of your chosen policy using the following headings.
1. What policy instrument/s have been used in the delivery of the policy?
2. How was the consultation carried out / by whom/ with whom?
3. How and with whom has the policy been coordinated?
4. How has the policy been implemented? Were there other implementation choices / strategies and if so what were they?
5. How has the evaluation been carried out and what were the findings / future recommendations?
The paper should be professionally presented and provide a sound structure of analysis throughout. Provide an introduction to your policy and conclude with the paragraphs on evaluation and future recommendations.
There should be a minimum of 20 references for this apaper
All the references must be in Australia.
Australian Policy Practice – Policy analysis using Althaus et al (2013) Assignment 2: -Essay word limit 2,000; |
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Identification of the types of instruments used to achieve the policy goals |
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Demonstrated understanding of the policy consultation and coordination |
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Demonstrated understanding of the policy implementation and stakeholder involvement. |
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Informed evaluation of the policy including how well objectives were met, the evaluation data, stakeholder opinions and reforms |
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The extent of reading and research and the use of social policy literature to support arguments |
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