Instruction
(IP)Research Paper Topic
Write a proposal on Analysis of The Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 that this policy paper should contain a comprehensive assessment of the problem, the proposed (or actual) policy, and the potential (or actual) consequences of implementation of that policy. Write the paper as a staff person who must advise a policy maker facing a problem that must be resolved in the near future. Adopt one of the perspectives of public management as presented in this module, and frame your responses around this approach.
Possible sources:
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
Congressional Budget Office
FedStats (Government Statistics)
Government Accountability Office
New York Times
Public Agenda Your proposal should be 350 words or more. Format your proposal using APA Style. Use your own words and include citations for other sources as needed to avoid plagiarism.