Here are the procedures in creating a policy evaluation

Last updated: 3/1/2024

Here are the procedures in creating a policy evaluation report 1 Select an issue or policy area of interest Topics might include education the environment national security and defense urban development or health care Write about the background of the issue you choose describing the scope of the problem to justify the need for government policy action Be sure to address any previous policy actions taken on the matter Your report should also discuss the possible consequences for failure to act 2 Specify appropriate criteria against which to compare public policy proposals The criteria should involve policy goals or positive outcomes that improve the problem in question Examples of outcomes include economic benefits reduced costs for taxpayers improved student achievement a cleaner environment or improved measures of public health 3 Specify two or more possible policy solutions to the issue at hand These solutions should consist of specific actions that could be taken by a legislative or executive body rather than vague social changes that are beyond the scope of government policy makers Compare the competing proposals describing how and to what extent each proposal addresses the problem based on the criteria specified in step 2 Comparison and analysis of policy alternatives will form the main body of your policy report An effective paper should consider the immediate and long term effects of policy proposals Consider not only the policy merits such as the costs and benefits of each alternative but political factors as well Policy making occurs in an inherently political environment so be sure to discuss the interest groups and stakeholders that could be affected positively or negatively by policy 4 Recommend an action for policy makers to take using empirical evidence from your analysis and comparison for support