Public Policy Part 5: May 2
Public Policy Part 5: Policy Evaluation
In this section of the paper, we will examine how the policy will be evaluated after it is implemented. Who will oversee the policy and will it be reviewed by government agencies and/or Congress at a later date? In other words, how will we know the policy is working?
Research Note: You should go to a public library and check out some books related to your topic. You should also contact interest groups, agencies and congressional committees involved in your topic. They will normally be more than willing to send you information on your topic. You may even get the chance to conduct an interview. Additionally, once everyone has chosen a topic, I will request Congressional Research Service Packs from our congressman. You must have at least three sources beyond the Internet. YOU MUST CITE EVERY PIECE OF INFORMATION YOU OBTAIN!!!
The following website will help you with the proper form for source citations:
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/Prepare+your+Essay/Citing+Sources+and+Bibliographies/
For information on your topic, I suggest beginning with a Google or Yahoo or Ask search often the issue or bill name + evaluation is a great starting point. (e.g. Iraq troop funding evaluation) Then, branch out beyond the Internet.
1. What is the bill you are researching? (name and number)
2. What is the purpose of the bill you are researching? What issue(s) does it address?
3. How does this bill address the issue at hand?
4. What government agencies will be responsible for carrying out this law?
5. Are there any reporting requirements for government agencies? If so, what data is to be collected and for what purpose?
6. Are there any reporting requirements for state and local governments? If so, what data is to be collected and for what purpose?
7. Are there are reporting requirements for business, individuals or groups? If so, what data is to be collected and for what purpose?
8. Is there a time when this law will have to be renewed or revisited by Congress (a.k.a. a sunset provision)?
9. Ultimately, who will be held accountable for the success or failure of this policy? To whom will they be accountable?
10. If similar legislation has been enacted previously, how has that policy’s effectiveness been evaluated?
In this section of the paper, we will examine how the policy will be evaluated after it is implemented. Who will oversee the policy and will it be reviewed by government agencies and/or Congress at a later date? In other words, how will we know the policy is working?
Research Note: You should go to a public library and check out some books related to your topic. You should also contact interest groups, agencies and congressional committees involved in your topic. They will normally be more than willing to send you information on your topic. You may even get the chance to conduct an interview. Additionally, once everyone has chosen a topic, I will request Congressional Research Service Packs from our congressman. You must have at least three sources beyond the Internet. YOU MUST CITE EVERY PIECE OF INFORMATION YOU OBTAIN!!!
The following website will help you with the proper form for source citations:
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/Prepare+your+Essay/Citing+Sources+and+Bibliographies/
For information on your topic, I suggest beginning with a Google or Yahoo or Ask search often the issue or bill name + evaluation is a great starting point. (e.g. Iraq troop funding evaluation) Then, branch out beyond the Internet.
1. What is the bill you are researching? (name and number)
2. What is the purpose of the bill you are researching? What issue(s) does it address?
3. How does this bill address the issue at hand?
4. What government agencies will be responsible for carrying out this law?
5. Are there any reporting requirements for government agencies? If so, what data is to be collected and for what purpose?
6. Are there any reporting requirements for state and local governments? If so, what data is to be collected and for what purpose?
7. Are there are reporting requirements for business, individuals or groups? If so, what data is to be collected and for what purpose?
8. Is there a time when this law will have to be renewed or revisited by Congress (a.k.a. a sunset provision)?
9. Ultimately, who will be held accountable for the success or failure of this policy? To whom will they be accountable?
10. If similar legislation has been enacted previously, how has that policy’s effectiveness been evaluated?
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