Policy Paper Outline

Policy Paper Outline/Bibliography Value: 15%

Due: Feb 26

Value: 15%

This policy paper outline should be 3-5 pages long and must contain the following information:

• Identify clearly the social policy issue of your choice.
• What is the social problem associated with this policy issue?
• Clearly state the theoretical framework e.g., Anti-Oppressive framework, Marxist/Conflict theory, Feminist theory, Queer theory, Systems theory, Indigenous Approach to Social Work practice, and any other theory of your choice that informs this social problem
• Provide an outline that shows a preliminary plan of how you will structure your policy paper.
• Provide a preliminary bibliography with full, proper citation that includes, at minimum, the following:

o 2 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals or academic books with an explanation about how the articles will help you to address the social policy problem

o At least 2 course materials or popular newspaper articles (with proper citation) that will inform your policy paper analysis.

o The policy paper outline must consistently use the APA citation style. See the Seneca Library link for reference: ( https://library.senecacollege.ca/apa).

o The policy paper outline must be double-spaced, and professionally presented with a cover page and page number.

Your policy paper outline will be evaluated holistically on:

• A description of the social policy issue you are examining
• Causes/factors associated with the social problem you have identified
• A clear identification of theoretical framework and why this framework is useful to understanding this social problem

Conclusion – discuss the broader implications or prospects for the policy choice you have chosen – why is this social policy relevant to you as a social service worker?

Here are the social policies you can choose from:

Employment Equity Policy

Education Policy

Housing Policy

Policy on Homelessness

Gender Equality/Equity Policy

Environmental/Climate Change Policy

National Water Policy

Youth Reproductive Rights/Sexual Assault Policy

LGBTQ Reproductive Rights Policy

Child Care Policy

Mental Health Policy

First Nations Housing Policy in Canada

Human Rights/Human Smuggling/Trafficking Policy

Aging/Health Care Policy in Canada

Migrant workers/Immigration Policy in Canada

Disability Policy in Canada