The textbook for this unit is:
McClelland, A., & Smyth, P. (Eds.) (2014). Social policy in Australia: Understanding for action (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Vic.: Oxford University Press.
This text book must be used as a reference
Assignment Type – Professional Report – 2,000 words
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills in the analysis of social policy and impacts on stakeholders.
Process: Students are to select a government, non-government or organisational policy. Identify and discuss the key components of the policy and responses to the policy by communities and government.
Analyse the impact of the policy on the stakeholders, e.g. organisations, clients accessing services.
Your report will need to address:
?- an overview of the selected policy and organisational context
-? outline the key components of the policy and the government/community responses to it
-? discuss the impact of the policy on stakeholders
-? include recommendations for an action plan that provides alternatives or improvements to the policy
-? identify and address legal and ethical issues relevant to the policy, if Marking Criteria Professional Report
Content
1. Overview of selected policy and key components, and organisational context
2. Identification of responses to the policy by communities and government
3. Analysis and discussion of impact of policy on stakeholders
4. Relevant recommendations for an action plan that provides alternatives or improvements to current policy
5. Identification and discussion of legal and ethical issues relevant to the policy
6. Evidence of familiarity with relevant social policy literature and theories
Structure, Presentation and Referencing
1. Introduction, main ideas, argument, development and conclusion clearly and logically presented
2. Relevant research and scholarship literature used appropriately to support claims
3. Correct academic writing style used, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
4. third person writing style is applied
5. In-text referencing and reference list follows APA referencing style (6th ed.) as set out in the APA guidelines
6. Word count is within + or – 10% of requirement
Guidelines
a) define and discuss the theoretical underpinnings of social policy
b) explain how social policy is developed by governments and organisations
c) describe and discuss the historical, economic, social and political forces which shape social policy
d) define and discuss the concept of social justice
e) describe and analyse the function of the welfare state in employment, health, education, and family spheres
f) analyse the social implications of contemporary trends in education, employment, health, family and law and order policy
