PAD510 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION

PAD510 – PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS

WEEK 1 DISCUSSION

MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK NO PLAGARISM, THESE ARE DISCUSSIONS NOT AN EASSAY MUST ANSWER QUESTIONS ONLY.

Discussion 1

"What is Policy?"   

·         From the readings and your research, provide an example of a local, a state, and a federal policy (three separate policies).  Evaluate whether or not you think each policy is appropriate or in need of a revision.

Here is a checklist for you to consider as you construct responses for Discussion Question 1.1:

>> Quality: Did you identify (3) separate policies? (4 pts)

>> Relevance: Did you evaluate and justify with more examples? (2 pts)

>> Word Count/Grammar: Is your post written in academic language and not slang or jargon? (1 pts)

>> Word Count/Grammar: Is your post longer than 250 words? (1 pts)

>> Participation: Did you provide substantive responses to at least one other post? (2 pts)

Discussion 2

"Workplace and Family Policies"

From the readings and your research, 

·         Discuss a current state policy that influences workplace policies.

·         Discuss a current state policy that influences family policies.

·         Here is a checklist for you to consider as you construct responses for Discussion Question 1.2:

·         >> Quality: Did you identify a state workplace policy? (2 pts)

·         >> Relevance: Did you discuss the policy? (1 pts)

·         >> Quality: Did you identify a state family policy? (2 pts)

·         >> Relevance: Did you discuss the policy? (1 pts)

·         >> Word Count/Grammar: Is your post written in academic language and not slang or jargon? (1 pts)

·         >> Word Count/Grammar: Is your post longer than 250 words? (1 pts)

·         >> Participation: Did you provide substantive responses to at least one other post? (2 pts)