PUBH6001 Health Policy and Advocacy Assignment
In this Assessment, you will be involved in the analysis of policies. To help you with your assignment, select a health policy (either present or in the past) that is either at the federal or state level, for analysis of the policy in this assignment (e.g. policies on mental health, health for women policies, or preventative health policy or men's health policy Aboriginal as well as Torres Strait Islander health policy). The assignment should be around 2500 words (or (+/? 10%) and be written in the form of an essay. Answer the following questions in your Assessment, but don't answer the questions in short responses: PUBH6001 Health Policy and Advocacy Assignment
In the beginning, write a brief intro to the
essay. After that, you will analyze the
policy you have chosen while doing so, think about the following points:
Problem and Context Problem and Context
* Discuss the present and historical context for
the policy of the issue.
1. What's the issue that the policy aims to
solve?
* What issues are being highlighted?
* What issues have you missed?
The Frame of Reference/The Dominant Discourse
What does the most common reference frame, or
dominant argument evidence in this
policy?
*Are certain phrases and words often employed?
*Is there any deeper assumptions that are behind
these?
Stakeholders, Targets, and their representation
Who is the subject in the discussion (the topic
of the debate)?
Who are the other stakeholders mentioned as
stakeholders in this policy? Define the
key institutions, agencies, and capacity building for the workforce.
How are the people who fall under the policy
identified?
How are different social groups represented in
this policy? What implications do they
have?
*Is there any moral judgments made in this
portrayal?
Policy Solutions
What solutions are proposed to tackle the issue?
What alternatives could have been missed?
Do you see any ethical, power, or social
consequences of this policy?
Effectiveness
Consider the way in which you have implemented
the policy. How effective do you believe
the current policy is being implemented?
What are the accountability mechanisms to ensure
the policies are followed?
*Reflect on the evaluation measures (indicators)
as well as any other type of evaluation
that has been conducted.
How effective has the policy been?
Finalize your essay by completing it with your
conclusion.
Criteria for Assessment:
* Understanding and knowledge regarding the
subject matter (30 30 percent)
• Critical examination of the issue Frames of
reference utilized in the policy process,
and the policy solution (30 percent)
The application and the synthesis of information
regarding theories of public policy ( 25
%)
General Assessment Criteria (15 percent)
Assessment is in line with general
academic standards, such as the following: Give an introduction and a conclusion.
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