Identification of a social Problem
Text sections of the policy analysis paper:
Section I: A. What is the problem that is being addressed?
B. Cite the indicators which show that a problem exists (Statistical analysis required)
Section II: A. What are the causes of the problem?
B. What are the ideological suppositions surrounding the problem?
Section III. A. How significant is the problem?
B. What is its impact on the community?
C. How severe is this impact (how widespread?)
D. Is it likely to last if no action is taken?
Section IV. What population is most affected by this problem?
Section V. Identify one or more social policy goals which would alleviate this problem