Discuss on Historical Policy Research Paper. Historical Policy Research Paper Rationale: The purpose of executing a policy analysis is to demonstrate students’ ability to 1) Connect the historical evolution of social welfare policies to contemporary issues of society, 2) Explain and define policies as they relate to the issue you are analyzing, 3) Provide policy-oriented solutions affecting the population you are analyzing. If a student is interested in writing a policy research paper (analysis) not listed here, he/she must consult the instructor. The analysis paper should be typed and double-spaced. The paper should include a cover page, an abstract, page numbers, and 15-pages, excluding cover pages. The instructor will evaluate papers based on first, mechanics: grammar, format, appearance, and inclusion of all required elements cited above. Second, paper evaluation will base on course material integration: citation of appropriate and credible sources, use of illustrations, corroboration with course materials, and application of social work values. Third, content evaluation: clarity of thought, relevance of paper’s topic and analysis to the course’s policy orientation, logic of presentation, such as exploration of various relevant sources and their dates to support the student’s analysis. You must use the APA citation style in your paper (APA, 2019).
