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• This paper demonstrates students’ ability to apply Bardach principles to a policy issue in the

  sport industry.

  Part 1: Bardach Steps 1-4

  1. Start by identifying your client’s position (e.g., NFL commissioner, IOC President, etc.).

  a. Include a very short summary of the power, resources, and/or authority that your

  client could bring to bear on the problem.

  2. Select one policy problem and identify the root causes of the problem.

  3. Describe the most important consequences of the problem.

  a. Use both evidence and logic to demonstrate why the problem needs to be addressed.

  Remember, one-sided arguments and exaggerated rhetoric are rarely convincing.

  4. Provide four to five credible policy alternatives that merit your client’s consideration.

  a. Explain the rationale behind each alternative and provide sufficient detail about how

  it would work. (Proposed alternatives should be conceptually distinct rather than

  slight variations of one another. One of your options should be a “do nothing” or

  “status quo” alternative. Describe it in the same level of detail as your other

  alternatives.)

  b. Describe the evaluation criteria that you believe should drive the decision about

  which alternative to select. (Bear in mind that your criteria must be operationalized in

  your Final Policy Analysis; you are not developing criteria for use during policy

  implementation. Be specific about how your criteria would be operationalized in an

  analysis. Some criteria may be important not because your client cares about them,

  but because other stakeholders care about them. Do not describe how your

  alternatives will fare with respect to the criteria; simply describe the criteria. This

  Framing Memo will form the foundation for your Final Policy Analysis.

  Part 2: Bardach Steps 5-7 (your paper represents step 8).

  5. The student should project the performance of alternatives

  6. Assess the tradeoffs among alternatives

  7. Recommend an alternative.

  a. With regard to step seven, make sure to explain WHY you have chosen that

  alternative. The analysis should demonstrate the student understands course readings

  and be based both on logic and on the presentation and critique of relevant evidence.

  Make sure you briefly articulate the essential tradeoffs your client faces.

  Also:

  • Undergraduate students: Paper is limited to eight pages, no less than five.

  • Graduate students: The paper is limited to 14 pages, no less than 10.

  • This page count DOES NOT include cover page or references; applies to content of

  paper.

  You will be graded on the following:

  • Style refers to correct grammar, spelling, and paper presentation (i.e., no typos). The goal is for

    professional-level writing style. (10 points)

    Logic is facilitated by using an introduction (stating the purpose and scope of the paper), section

    headings and subheadings, and a conclusion. It also involves logical connection of ideas

    throughout the paper. (20 points)

    Insight conveys your original thoughts and depth of understanding of the subject. This involves

    articulating the complexity of the issue in an understandable way without over-simplifying. (30

    points)

    Analysis involves doing what the assignment asked for and making it clear that you understand

    the tools involved. This involves using correct terminology, providing a range of types of

    evidence to support your argument, and reaching a conclusion based on that evidence. (30

    points)

    Documentation should include an appropriate number and range of sources. They should be

    presented in APA style of referencing. Class texts or other course readings should be

    referenced.

    Direct quotes should include page numbers. (10 points)