Locate nine publications (sources) that would be suitable as references for your Policy Analysis Paper.
For this assessment, utilize scholarly works and also include sources from government departments, parliamentary library and peak bodies (referred to as the ‘Grey literature” in the presentation “Locating Sources for Social Policy” under assessment tab in Learnonline). Each publication should address a specific section of the paper (see below).
Briefly document the process used to find these publication and clarify why they are relevant to your paper.
Historical development of the policy (3 sources)
Key issues addressed by the policy and those raised by stakeholders (3 sources)
Key findings (reports/reviews) from evaluations of the policy (3 sources)
The Bibliographic details of the sources – not part of the word count.
for your information – this not the assignment, no need to do this one.
Major Policy Paper
Assessment #2 – Major assignment Requirement
Policy Analysis Paper Recommended max 2700
Critically analyse the Medicare policy
Structure your analysis using the following criteria:
1. Outline the historical development of the policy including other linked policies highlighting key changes (800 words).
2. Critically discuss key issues and issue drivers identified within the policy and government literature in relation to relevant commentary and scholarly literature. In particular critically examine the core values, beliefs and assumptions underpinning the policy (1,200 words).
3. Discuss key findings from evaluation of the policy – including government and non-government evaluations and reviews – highlighting strengths and weakness (700 words).
For this assignment use both quality scholarly articles and grey literature.