Define the problem clearly- Obesity
Does this problem truly exist? yes
Provide some history of the problem and data to support the problem.
What are the potential causes of the problem?- sedentary life style, etc
Who (what group of people) are most affected by the problem?
- Detail the policy:
How was the policy formulated and by who? Is it a written policy or a policy enacted by law?
Identify the goals and objectives of the policy.
How is the policy implemented and evaluated? - Evaluate the policy:
To what extent was the problem addressed?
Was there a mechanism in place for evaluation?
Were the goals and objectives of the policy met?
Identify any issues that arose after the policy was put in place. - Evaluate the cost of the policy and outcomes
What is the cost of policy implementation in terms of money, taxes, lives saved (or lost), time, etc.?
Is the policy feasible given the problem, goals, objectives, and costs as it is currently implemented? - Improve the policy:
What are your recommendations for improving the policy?
How would you propose that your recommendations be implemented?
How would you propose that your recommended changes be evaluated?
What would indicate that the policy revision was a success?