MPA/573: Program Evaluation
Wk 2 – Policy Presentation
Assignment Content
Question
Choose and complete 1 of the 2 assignment options:
Option 1: Forecasting Comparison Presentation
Identify a state, local, or federal policy that impacts your organization or community.
Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you complete the following:
Describe how forecasting can be used to implement this policy and highlight any limitations of the usage of forecasting.
Compare and contrast the different forms of forecasting used to aid decision-makers when evaluating policy outcomes.
Discuss the types of information needed to ensure forecasts are accurate.
Analyze the relationship between forecasting, monitoring of observed policy outcomes, and normative futures in goals and agenda-setting.
Include speaker notes with each slide.
Cite at least 4 peer-reviewed or similar references to support your presentation.
Include a slide with APA-formatted references.
Option 2: Forecasting Comparison Paper
identifies a state, local, or federal policy that impacts your organization or community.
Describe how forecasting can be used to implement this policy and highlight any limitations of the usage of forecasting. As part of your discussion, be sure to touch upon the following:
Compare and contrast the different forms of forecasting used to aid decision-making when evaluating policy outcomes.
Discuss the types of information needed to ensure forecasts are accurate.
Analyze the relationship between forecasting, monitoring of observed policy outcomes, and normative futures in goals and agenda-setting.
Note: The word count does not include the Title or References pages.
Cite at least 5 peer-reviewed or similar references to support your assignment.
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
