Policy Analysis Paper:
TOPIC CHOSEN: Does the Affordable Care Act adequately provide for the aging population in the US? How can current and future ACA policies have a greater positive effect on aging services? How do current policies compare to proposed policies (such as Medicare For All) in regard to the older population? What healthcare policies do other countries have in place for their elderly populations?
Students are required to write a sequential policy analysis of an issue related to aging and public policy and approved by the instructor. The paper should minimally cover the following elements:
– Statement of the issue, identify the underlying issues of the case
– Identify the most effective strategies for resolving the issue
– Conclusion regarding how the topic could affect aging and public policy
– Your own opinion regarding the topic discussed.
Paper will be approximately 6-8 pages long, double-spaced, typed in 12-point font, (Arial or Times New Roman) and 1-inch margins, plus reference. See writing rubric for the breakdown of the grades. Final
paper must be posted no later than midnight Sunday, November 12th.
Policy Analysis Paper Outline
Topic: (what is the title of your topic?)
Problem: Clearly describe and define the problem you are analyzing
Specific area: Specify the area where problem exist- i.e. local, state, national
Whats already been done: Find research about existing actions/policy/programs that have been implemented. Did they work? Why or why not?
Model of success #1: Research a program that has been successful in a similar situation with a similar population.
Model of success #2: Research a policy implementation that has been successful in a similar situation with a similar population.
Theory #3: An abstract idea to help plan the framework for your solution.
Your solution: Provide options and recommendations-Programs/legislation/etc. that you propose to implement. Why will your solutions work? Are these the best method?
Financial implications: Explain how your solution is going to be funded.
Conclusion: Restate problem, why your solution in necessary and call to action.
Source and References: Use a variety, but there is no required amount
