I’m working on a health & medical writing question and need support to help me understand better.Hi, I have a short policy analysis first draft I need help with. I am a current intern at a site called Doctor Lifestyle in Orange County, CA and I have to research a problem within my site. The problem is in the pdf attached (Policy Analysis Matrix).
I have filled out and attached the Policy analysis matrix, but there are a few comments from my professor that need to be addressed for the first draft I am writing. The comments are also attached with screenshots what part of the matrix needed to be resolved.I have included the rubric, a sample paper, and the lecture slides that will help you complete this first draft.
***I will need an outline in Harvard format before the first draft.***
As for the actual first draft the criteria is as follows:The first draft will include:Cover pageMust have: Title, your name, your practicum site, and the specific audience for the analysis.
The title must reference both the problem and the criteria for analysis.Examples are here.
The body of the analysis (750-900 words) with the following subtitles:Background (subtitle)Description of the broad problem
Description of current and previous efforts to address the problem
Scope (subtitle)Assessment of previous policy efforts
Significance of the problem
Why the need for analysis
Problem Statement (subtitle)Specific definition of the problem that will be analyzed in the paper
Describe the major stakeholders (Primary, Secondary, and Key)
Objectives and goals of solutions
Criteria to be used for recommendation
Analysis of Alternatives (subtitle)Description of three potential solutions
Compare possible outcomes, constraints, and feasibility of each
Policy Recommendations (subtitle)Choose one of the three options.
Describe why the chosen alternative is preferred based on the specific criteria from Problem Statement
Discuss potential implementation challenges or possible unwanted outcomes
References (subtitle, separate page)At least six sources, at least three must be academic. No sources older than 10 years.
Academic, journalistic, and original data collection are all possible
Must be in APA 7 format!
Requirements: described in the description