Policy Analysis Proposal

Paper Proposal (2 pages/500 words)

Paper Proposal [addresses student learning competency 5]. This short assignment is due early in the course and has three purposes: To get students started on their major papers early; to give me a chance to comment on, offer direction to, and approve the paper topics; and to practice a skill needed and used by social workers who wish to speak at professional conferences (writing a proposal or abstract of a paper). Proposals give an overview of the topic of the final paper, including specific social policy to be analyzed. Proposals should be 500 words, excluding a required, preliminary list of references and sources that the student has identified.

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Advanced social workers in children and families communicate to stakeholders the implication of policies and policy change in the lives of children and families. Advanced social workers in children and families advocate for policies that advance the social and economic well-being of children and families.