Policy Analysis 3

The objective of this exercise is to demonstrate understanding of the course concepts and to
acknowledge personal learning. Find a recent (published within the past 6 months) health
care news article. The source can be from anywhere ‐ a newspaper, magazine, association
newsletter, or professional journal article. Include a link to the article.

* Write a brief summary statement describing the main points of the article.
* Use the Kingdon model to describe and explain whatever situation is highlighted in your
selected article. With detailed explanation of Kingdon concepts, describe how the selected
article demonstrates Kingdon’s model ?in action?.
*For your own observation of progress, compare your earlier efforts to this assignment. In
a few sentences describe the difference in your understanding of the material and your
ability to analyze a relevant article. Were you more efficient locating an appropriate article
for analysis? Learning takes place in incremental steps!

Policy Analysis
Policy Analysis

The purposes of this assignment is to help ) understand the concept of social policy from a historical perspective through the analysis of significant legislation to social policy reform; b) develop an awareness of the framework and goals of social service policy and how social policy influences programs; c) develop evaluative skills to assess specific social service programs which reflect policy decisions; and d) To foster an appreciation for analyzing the effects of policy on practice.

Steps

1. Provide the name and wording of the policy (Cite appropriately)

2. What are the goals/ objectives of the policy?

3. Who are the intended beneficiaries of this policy?

4. Are the goals of this policy consistent with your personal values? Why? Why not?

5. What piece of legislation brought forth your policy? ( THIS WOULD NOT BE THE TEXAS HUMAN RESOURCES CODE NOR THE TEXAS FAMILY CODE)

Name of the policy: older American Act

Make use of other resources and this website: www.sos.state.tx.us

Page: 2 pages

APA format

2 references