University of California Los Angeles Week 8 Vegetarians Article Analysis Matrix

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Hello, I need help writing a policy analysis based on my internship site. The pdf attached is the pdf that needs to be filled out and I have also provided a pdf with the slides that will guide you with the assignment. I have also attached the intern site that the matrix should focus on. You can refer to the link for the mission and other information you'll need on the site.

Intern site: https://www.marriedtohealth.com

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ARTICLE ANALYSIS MATRIX The Problem (as a title) Practicum Site Potential Audience(s) Background History / Context of the problem Current approach(es) to the problem Past approach(es) to the problem Research needed? 2 Significance Research needed? Scope / Severity of the problem Evaluation of past approaches Justification for current analysis The Problem Statement Specific definition of the problem Describing the major stakeholders Objectives and goals of potential solutions Research needed? 3 Comparison of possible outcomes Alt #1 Description of potential solutions Analysis of solution Constraints and feasibility Alt #2 Description of potential solutions Analysis of solution Constraints and feasibility Research needed? 4 Alt #3 Description of potential solutions Analysis of solution Constraints and feasibility Policy recommendations Criteria for recommending alternatives Descriptions of preferred alternative(s) Limitations and possible unanticipated outcomes Research needed? ▪ © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse Step 1. Watch the lectures! You might be doing that right now. ▪ But you also might have only downloaded the slides. ▪ Remember Ice Cube’s lyric… © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse ▪ Step 2. Choose a problem faced by your site ▪ ▪ A problem: a decision point, fork in the road, or choice to be made The decision might focus on a dire situation with weighty consequences ▪ ▪ The decision might also focus on something less dramatic but nevertheless important ▪ © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse i.e., homelessness or the spread of COVID-19 – or both! i.e. how to communicate more efficiently with staff, which webhosting service to use, whether to open earlier/close later Step 2 (continued) • This problem can be a combo of ... : • • internal to the site, and the site needs to find the best way to approach it. • i.e., the procedures used to admit new residents at a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic that were developed last Summer. • i.e., how to manage admitting new residents at a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic. • external to the site, but the site must find the best way to approach it. © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse • i.e., new state requirements for reporting COVID-19 infections in nursing homes. already addressed by a site policy but that policy needs to be analyzed. • something that should be addressed by a policy that does not yet exist. • i.e., the procedures for admitting new residents at a nursing home who refuse to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Step 3. Fill out the Policy Analysis Matrix Dr. Gideonse brainstormed and filled out a matrix in Policy Analysis, Part 1. ▪ Use the fill-in PDF to help you brainstorm and organize your thoughts. ▪ The boxes focused on research should be used to help you plan to find the information you need. © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse ▪ Step 4. Research problem and solutions How have others approached the same or similar problems? ▪ You will need at least six sources, and at least three must be academic. ▪ ▪ © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ No sources older than 10 years! People at your site know things and know where to find information; ask them questions. Research has been done and has been published. ▪ New problem? Look for research on comparable problems Make sure non-academic sources are reliable. Your personal experience at your site counts ▪ But did it only happen to you? CHECK. Step 5. Determine the audience ▪ Who needs your help to solve the problem and form or reform a policy? ▪ ▪ It all depends on the problem and the site. In general, they will be employed by or associated with your site. An executive director, CEO, board of directors, operations manager, etc. ▪ Clients, patients, or volunteers could also be part of the audience. © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse ▪ ▪ The analysis should be tailored and addressed to your audience. New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson speaking at a community board in 2018. Step 6. Write the first draft Write the analysis (750-900 words) using this outline and these subtitles 1. Background (subtitle) ▪ Description of the broad problem ▪ Descriptions of current and earlier current efforts to address the problem © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse 2. Scope (subtitle) 3. Problem statement (subtitle) ▪ Specific definition of the problem that will be analyzed in the paper ▪ Describe the major stakeholders ▪ Primary, Secondary, and Key ▪ Objectives and goals of solutions ▪ Criteria to be used to choose a solution 4. Analysis of alternatives (subtitle) ▪ Assessment of previous efforts ▪ Description of three potential solutions ▪ Significance and size of the problem ▪ ▪ Why the need for analysis Compare possible outcomes, constraints, and feasibility of each Aside: “Describe the major stakeholders” ▪ Primary stakeholders ▪ Secondary stakeholders ▪ People indirectly affected, positively or negatively, by the policy/problem. ▪ DV program affects on ER personnel by reducing the number of cases they see. ▪ ▪ © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse Key stakeholders: People directly affected, either positively or negatively, by the policy/problem. ▪ A program to reduce domestic violence? ▪ Primary: Victims, perpetrators, people implementing the program. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Stakeholders who have can positive or negative effect on efforts to create or change a policy. Can be primary or secondary. Might belong to an organization, agency, or institution engaged in an effort. Might run an organization. Other ex: funders, government officials, business leaders, clergy, any community figures who have great influence. Source: Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders and Their Interests (ku.edu) Step 6 (continued) Policy recommendations (subtitle) 5. ▪ Choose one of the three options. ▪ © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse ▪ ▪ References (subtitle) 6. You can take ideas from other options, suggest a future option for the future, or keep the status quo – but it should be focused on one of the options! Describe the preferred alternative and why it is preferred based on the specific criteria from Problem Statement Explain potential implementation challenges or negative outcomes. ▪ ▪ Academic, journalistic, and original data collection are all possible. ▪ You will need at least six sources ▪ At least three must be academic Formatted in APA 7. • • Cover page must include: Title, your name, your practicum site, and the specific audience for the analysis. Title: Reference the problem and goals of the analysis. Step 7. Revise and write the final draft. Examine all your grader's comments ▪ Ensure you have the research and evidence to support … ▪ ▪ ▪ © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse ▪ ▪ the need for the analysis the potential solutions why you chose the option you did What’s an executive summary? A concise summary written for an executive who doesn’t have time to read the whole thing. • It’s basically an abstract! Remember: ▪ ▪ ▪ A revision letter! All changes highlighted in yellow. NEW: Executive summary ▪ ▪ 200-250 words, subtitle, separate page Formatted in APA 7. Short Policy Analysis deadlines 1st Draft ▪ ▪ Due by 11:59pm Tues Week 9 Cover page ▪ ▪ Title, your name, your practicum site, and the specific audience for the analysis. Final Draft ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ 200-250 words ▪ No citations ▪ Separate page ▪ Short Policy Analysis 750-900 words ▪ Use subheadings ▪ Word count in the footer ▪ Page numbers in the upper right corner ▪ © 2021 Theodore K. Gideonse Due by 11:59pm Tues Week 10 New: Revision letter Revised: Cover page New: Executive summary ▪ Revised: Short Policy Analysis
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ARTICLE ANALYSIS MATRIX
The Problem (as a title)

The uncertainty of effectiveness of plant-based foods as an alternative to dairy and meat products for an
adequate source of protein

Practicum Site

Married to Health

Potential Audience(s)

Vegetarians, people with certain health conditions affecting his/ her nutrition

Background

Research needed?

Fact check the different conditions
caused by too much intake of protein
and its mortality and morbidity rates
throughout the time.

History / Context of the problem

Meat has been an essential part of the human diet and carnivores. They
make up the building blocks of life and provide energy nand muscle
mass to the human body. However, as time and technology progresses,
too much intake of meat led to numerous types of nutritional and
metabolic disorders. This causes high mortality and morbidity
especially to developing countries like the United States.

Current approach(es) to the
problem

Plant-based meat are making noise in the modern times creating an
Check academic journals and reviews
alternative and healthy option in eating protein without compromising to compare the results of their studies
the taste and texture of a real meat. With the help of modern engineering and effectiveness of plant-based meat
techniqu...


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