Our cornerstone project details are as follows:
Each week you have explored the Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy in your break-out groups — one at a time.
Now you are asked to choose a single current public policy issue (i.e. minimum wage, social security, welfare, etc.) to evaluate in depth. You will explore the issue using each of the Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy -and provide your analysis of each principle as it pertains to the public policy issue you chose. You have the option to present your evaluation via a formal paper or a video presentation via uploading it to YouTube and emailing me the link. A solid paper will do the following:
Introduce and summarize the topic you chose
What problem is it trying to solve
Who are the “winners” and “losers”
How long has it been enacted
What changes have been made to improve it/fix issues with it over the years
What costs (financial or otherwise) has it incurred
Evaluate the proposal based on the Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy
Analyze all 7 principles individually as they pertain to the policy issue
Discuss how the policy issue meets or fails to meet the standard set by each of the seven principles
Draw conclusions as to how effective the policy is based off of how well it adheres to each of the issues
Conclusion
A robust conclusion summarizing the policy issue and determining whether it is effective at solving the problems it is intended to address.
If you choose to write a final paper, your paper must be written in size 12 font, double spaced using proper spelling and grammar. It must be your own, original work and follow APA citation guidelines. All sources must be cited. Use of AI/ChatGPT is not allowed. Suggested length is 3-5 pages but more importantly is that you cover all the content listed above.
If you choose to make a video presentation, it needs to be conducted in a professional manner (professional speech, professional attire, clean background (blank wall, desk, or some other non-distracting setting)). Your presentation needs to cover each of the criteria above in an organized, clear and coherent manner. You are welcome to jazz it up with PowerPoint or media enhancements but your face and your voice must appear on screen. I suggest videos are no longer than 15 minutes long but there is no minimum length requirement. Again, most important is that you cover all the content listed above.
Your goal in this assignment is to demonstrate your knowledge of the Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy while proving your ability to think critically about a public policy issue.
Seven Principles Of Sound Public Policy (fee.org)
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