The policy position paper is to deal with a substantive social policy issue and any major trends and challenges facing nonprofits with its implementation.

The final integrative essay is a “Social Policy Position” paper. In it, you may expand or update a particular part of the course material, or a related social policy approved by the instructor. The final essay takes the place of a final exam. The Final Integrative Essay has a value of 250 points and is … Read more

STUDY DESIGNS, VARIABLES, AND LEVELS OF MEASUREMENT.

How do public health professionals determine which study design is most effective for informing public health practice? Before implementing a study, careful consideration must be given to the relevance of the proposed study design. Some questions to consider when determining study designs include: What is the research question? What are the variables of interest? Who … Read more