The research topic for this paper is: black youth access to higher education. The research paper focuses on New York as a state, with a hypothesis that affirmative action policies lead to greater levels of education for Black youth. Chose affirmative action coming from the state or suny NOT BOTH.
write:
1. An introduction (1-2 pages) with an argumentative thesis statement. (It’s ok if this statement changes in the future, as you conduct more research.) Be sure to have a specific policy that you name in this section. The paper must provide a logical introduction that includes an overview of the problem, the policy, and the potential (or actual) solution.The paper presents a clear thesis statement. The thesis includes the author’s original argument about the policy.
2. Agenda Setting: How did this policy reach the federal, state, or local agenda? Was there a confluence of political streams? A focusing event? A simple process of “muddling through?” (Be sure cite Cobb and Elder; Kingdon; Lindblom; or Baumgartner and Jones. You should also have at least one non-syllabus citation in this portion. all will be attched below) (2-4 pages) The paper explains how the policy reached the informal and/or formal agenda. It clearly applies the theory of Cobb and Elder; Kingdon; Lindblom; or Baumgartner and Jones. It also includes and applies at least one non-syllabus citation about agenda setting.
3. Policy Design: What is the goal of this policy? What problem is it meant to solve? What solution does it offer? What are the target groups? How are those groups constructed? Is this a case of politics creating policy, policy creating politics, or both? (Be sure to cite Lowi or Schneider and Ingram. You should also have at least one non-syllabus citation in this portion.) (2-4 pages)
This paper should also include a reference to Stone.
