Description
In this comprehensive individual assignment, students are tasked with employing a critical disability lens to conduct an in-depth analysis of a selected local, national, or international social welfare policy. The primary objective is to demonstrate a nuanced understanding of societal barriers, supports, and policy impacts related to disability. Drawing upon key concepts, themes, and ideas explored throughout the course, students will critically engage with the chosen policy, addressing issues of eligibility, entitlement, and the practical application of policy texts. The analysis extends to examining access to crucial social services and health provisions, with a keen focus on understanding the tensions inherent in policy implementation. Students will investigate the influential stakeholders shaping the policy landscape and explore responses from activist groups within the disability community. Furthermore, the assignment encourages students to propose alternative policies that better address the identified needs and provide thoughtful recommendations for revising the existing policy. This integrative assignment not only aligns with the course’s learning objectives but also challenges students to present their analysis in a creative format of their choosing, fostering a dynamic and enriched exploration of critical disability frameworks in policy analysis
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Criteria
Excellent
Proficient
Basic
Limited
Depth of Reflection Demonstrates exceptional
Exhibits a solid level of
Displays basic reflection,
Shows minimal reflection
50pts
depth of reflection, delving into reflection, showcasing
capturing some insights and with limited insights or
profound insights and personal meaningful insights and
personal growth related to personal growth in
growth related to the course personal development in
the course content.
connection to the course
content.
connection to the course
content.
content.
Analysis and
Shows exceptional analysis
Demonstrates proficient
Displays basic analysis and Presents limited analysis
Critical Thinking
and critical thinking, presenting analysis and critical thinking, critical thinking, outlining
and critical thinking, with
50pts
well-developed connections establishing clear links
some connections between weak connections between
between personal experiences, between personal
personal experiences,
personal experiences,
course materials, and broader experiences, course
course materials, and
course materials, and
implications.
materials, and broader
broader implications.
broader implications.
implications.
Integration of
Integrates a wide range of
Integrates relevant course
Integrates some course
Integrates minimal course
Course Materials course materials, incorporating materials effectively, using materials to support
materials, with limited use
40pts
diverse sources to support
various sources to support reflections and insights, but of sources to support
reflections and insights
reflections and insights.
may lack diversity or depth. reflections and insights.
effectively.
Clarity of
Expresses ideas and reflections Communicates ideas and
Presents ideas and
Communicates ideas and
Expression
with exceptional clarity,
reflections clearly and
reflections with basic clarity, reflections with limited
30pt
precision, and eloquence.
effectively, with minimal
occasional instances of
clarity, making it
instances of ambiguity.
ambiguity may arise.
challenging for the reader
to follow.
Writing Style and Demonstrates a sophisticated Exhibits a proficient writing Displays a basic writing
Shows limited writing style
Structure
and engaging writing style,
style, with effective structure style with some issues in
and poor structure, leading
30pt
maintaining impeccable
and organization evident in structure and organization, to difficulties in
structure and organization
the majority of the journal
impacting overall
understanding the content.
throughout.
entry.
readability.
Total Points
Integrated Policy Analysis Paper Assignment
Purpose
This individual assignment is designed to provide students with a comprehensive opportunity to engage in critical
disability policy analysis. The primary purpose is to deepen students’ understanding of societal barriers, supports,
and policy impacts related to disability through a critical lens. By examining a selected social welfare policy,
students will critically analyze eligibility, entitlement, access to services, and tensions in policy application. The
assignment also aims to explore key stakeholders’ influence, and responses from activist groups, and encourages
the proposal of alternative policies, aligning with the course’s learning objectives.
Instructions
Policy Selection
Choose a local, national, or international social welfare policy related to disability.
Critical Analysis
Conduct a thorough analysis of the chosen policy, considering eligibility criteria, entitlement issues, and practical
challenges in policy application. Explore how the policy addresses access to essential social services and health
provisions, paying attention to tensions in its implementation.
Stakeholder Examination
Identify and analyze key stakeholders shaping the policy landscape. Consider how these stakeholders impact the
policy development and application process.
Activist Responses
Investigate responses from activist groups within the disability community. Examine how these groups engage with
the chosen policy and their perspectives on its effectiveness.
Alternative Policy Proposals
Propose alternative policies that address the identified needs more effectively. Provide thoughtful
recommendations for revisions to the existing policy, considering additional stakeholders, consultation processes,
and potential improvements.
Guidelines
APA Format
Page Length: 5-8pgs
Sources: 8 peer-reviewed sources within the last 10yrs of publication
Grading
For grading criteria, refer to the rubric in the assignments tab on Moodle.
Due
Submit on selected week on your syllabus.
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