The 6 Steps of the Public Policy Analyst (PPA)

1. Define the Problem

2. Gather the Evidence

3. Identify the Causes

4. Evaluate an Existing Policy

5. Develop Solutions

6. Select the Best Solution (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness)

The 4 Steps of the American History Public Policy Analyst (AHPPA)

1. Define the Problem

2. Gather the Evidence

3. Identify the Causes

4. Evaluate the Policy

(Optional Step) Do a Comparative Analysis of the Policy

Links to PPA Worksheets

1. Define the Problem: Worksheet#1

2. Gather the Evidence: Worksheet #2

3. Identify the Causes: Worksheet #3

4. Evaluate an Existing Policy: Worksheet #4

5. Develop Solutions: Worksheet #5

6. Select the Best Solution: Worksheet#6 (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness)