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Main Authors: Coplin, William D., O'Leary, Michael K.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1985
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED272040
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author Coplin, William D.
O'Leary, Michael K.
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O'Leary, Michael K.
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O'Leary, Michael K.
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contents Public Policy Study Skills Manual. Test Edition. Coplin, William D. O'Leary, Michael K. College Programs Current Events Data Collection High Schools Higher Education Introductory Courses Learning Activities Models Policy Formation Political Science Public Policy Research Skills Skill Development Social Problems Social Science Research Statistical Analysis A manual to help students analyze public policy issues in a systematic and well-informed way is presented, with emphasis on the conceptual, information-gathering, and analytical skills required. The text is intended for two major audiences: (1) introductory college-level courses in political science, public policy, or social science research; and (2) high school courses in current events, problems of democracy, or citizenship. Consideration is given to key concepts to help the student understand public policy issues, goal conflicts and public policy, and different types of public policy analysis. Also covered are: how to use the library and surveys as well as interviewing to gather essential data; how to organize and present quantitative information on public policy issues; how to define a social problem, identify alternative public policies, and evaluate the impact of the policy; and how to determine the steps required to implement a public policy and assess the chances of success. Examples are offered for each skill area, and exercises help the student master the skills. A model for forecasting and developing a strategy to get political support for the proposal is also considered. Finally, students are required to analyze a single policy issue of their choice. (SW)
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spellingShingle Public Policy Study Skills Manual. Test Edition.
Coplin, William D.
O'Leary, Michael K.
College Programs
Current Events
Data Collection
High Schools
Higher Education
Introductory Courses
Learning Activities
Models
Policy Formation
Political Science
Public Policy
Research Skills
Skill Development
Social Problems
Social Science Research
Statistical Analysis
Public Policy Study Skills Manual. Test Edition. Coplin, William D. O'Leary, Michael K. College Programs Current Events Data Collection High Schools Higher Education Introductory Courses Learning Activities Models Policy Formation Political Science Public Policy Research Skills Skill Development Social Problems Social Science Research Statistical Analysis A manual to help students analyze public policy issues in a systematic and well-informed way is presented, with emphasis on the conceptual, information-gathering, and analytical skills required. The text is intended for two major audiences: (1) introductory college-level courses in political science, public policy, or social science research; and (2) high school courses in current events, problems of democracy, or citizenship. Consideration is given to key concepts to help the student understand public policy issues, goal conflicts and public policy, and different types of public policy analysis. Also covered are: how to use the library and surveys as well as interviewing to gather essential data; how to organize and present quantitative information on public policy issues; how to define a social problem, identify alternative public policies, and evaluate the impact of the policy; and how to determine the steps required to implement a public policy and assess the chances of success. Examples are offered for each skill area, and exercises help the student master the skills. A model for forecasting and developing a strategy to get political support for the proposal is also considered. Finally, students are required to analyze a single policy issue of their choice. (SW)
title Public Policy Study Skills Manual. Test Edition.
topic College Programs
Current Events
Data Collection
High Schools
Higher Education
Introductory Courses
Learning Activities
Models
Policy Formation
Political Science
Public Policy
Research Skills
Skill Development
Social Problems
Social Science Research
Statistical Analysis
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED272040