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PM 242 is a course on Methods of Policy Analysis, requiring PM 241 as a prerequisite. It covers qualitative and quantitative methods, integrated approaches, and aims to equip students with the skills to analyze public policy effectively. Course requirements include participation, quizzes, assignments, a policy paper, and a final exam, with specific grading criteria and deadlines outlined.

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PM 242 Course Guide FS 2022-2023_final

PM 242 is a course on Methods of Policy Analysis, requiring PM 241 as a prerequisite. It covers qualitative and quantitative methods, integrated approaches, and aims to equip students with the skills to analyze public policy effectively. Course requirements include participation, quizzes, assignments, a policy paper, and a final exam, with specific grading criteria and deadlines outlined.

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PM 242: Methods of Policy Analysis

(Prerequisite: PM 241)

Course Guide
First Semester AY 2022-2023

Introduction

Welcome to the new semester and to the PM 242 course!

The course is divided into four major units: 1) overview of policy analysis; 2) qualitative
methods of policy analysis; 3) quantitative methods of policy analysis, and lastly 4)
integrated approach or the application of both qualitative and quantitative methods in
the policy analysis process.

The course PM 241 (Introduction to Public Policy) is an important prerequisite to PM


242. Students of PM 242 are expected to be knowledgeable about the basic concepts
of public policy and program administration.

Course Learning Outcomes

The course’s main objective is to study the methods of analysis applicable to public
policy. After completing PM 242, the students should be able to:

1. Be knowledgeable in quantitative and qualitative approaches that policy


analysts use for discussing societal issues;
2. Determine the appropriate method, including current tools of data analytics, to
best strengthen the policy analysis; and
3. Create information support for current and future researchers in public policy

Course Outline and Study Schedule

WEEK SCHEDULE TOPICS ACTIVITIES


1 12-18 Introduction and overview of ● Familiarize yourself with
September the course the course site

2-4 19 Overview of Policy Analysis ● Read the learning


September- ● Review of the policy materials posted on the
9 October process course site
● Gathering of policy data ● Join in the self-
● Statistical Testing in introduction forum
Policy Analysis
PM 242: Methods of Policy Analysis
UP Open University

WEEK SCHEDULE TOPICS ACTIVITIES


● Models and Policy ● Participate in the online
Analysis class activities
● Understanding Policy
Problems

5-7 10-30 October UNIT I: Qualitative Methods ● Read the learning


of Policy Analysis materials posted on
• Boundary Analysis the course site
• Hierarchy Analysis ● Participate in the
• Classification Analysis online class activities
• Synectics ● Quiz
• Brainstorming ● FMA 1 October 29
• Assumptional Analysis
• Argument Mapping
• Scenario Writing
• Policy Delphi
• PRINCE Political System
• Other qualitative methods

8-11 31 October-27 UNIT II: Quantitative ● Read the learning


November Methods of Policy Analysis materials posted on
the course site
• Cost Benefit Analysis ● Participate in the
• Regression Analysis online class
• Other qualitative methods discussions/ forums
● Quiz
● FMA 2 November 26

12-13 28 November- UNIT III. Integrated ● Read the learning


11 December Approach materials posted on
the course site
● Participate in the
online class activities
● Quiz

14 12-16 Research Break This week will be allotted


December for students to finalize their
remaining requirements in
class and prepare for the
final exam.

Policy Paper Submission Submit these requirements


17 December in their designated
Final Examination submission bins.

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UP Open University

Course Requirements

To pass the course, the students must satisfactorily comply with the following
requirements:

Class participation : 10%


Quizzes : 15%
Faculty Marked Assignments : 20%
Policy Paper : 20%
Final Examination : 35%
100%

a. Class participation: Everyone is encouraged to participate actively in the


online asynchronous and synchronous class discussions through forums,
chats, group works, and zoom classes. For asynchronous class sessions, the
FIC will post the discussion questions for the students to comment on. Your
comments or reflections must be well thought of and should, in appropriate
cases, refer to reading assignments and other academic sources.

b. Quizzes: Quizzes will be posted on the course site and will only be accessible
for a specific period of time so please check the course site from time to time.

c. Faculty Marked Assignments: The FMA questions and specific mechanics


for FMA submissions will be posted on the course site. All submissions must
be submitted in MS word format and must be uploaded in their designated
submission bins on the Myportal course site. Always cite your sources in your
papers and include your references.

Your FMAs will be graded based on the following criteria:

Content : 50%
Organization of thoughts : 15%
Writing style : 10%
Format : 10%
Proper citation : 10%
On-time submission : 5%

d. Policy Paper: To apply the lessons that you have learned from the course, you
are required to submit a policy paper towards the end of the semester. The
details of this requirement will be elaborated further in the course site

e. Final Examination: Only those who have complied at least 50% of the class
requirements will be eligible to take the final exam.

Grading System
SCORE GRADE

95-100 1.00

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UP Open University

SCORE GRADE

90-94 1.25

85-89 1.50

80-84 1.75

75-79 2.00

70-74 2.25

65-69 2.50

60-64 2.75

55-59 3.00

General Reminders

All class activities and submission of class requirements will be done through
MyPortal. Please be reminded of the following:

• Announcements. Please make sure to check the course site regularly to get
updates on the course.

• Deadlines. Submit your class requirements on the set deadline. Submissions


beyond the deadline shall be given demerits based on the following schedule:

1 to 6 days late (-)5%


7 (to 13) days late (-)7.5%
14 (to 21) days late (-)10%
22 (to 30 days) after the due (-)15%
date

• Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses. Students


who are found guilty of cheating/plagiarism shall be given a failing mark and
may be expelled from the university.

The Faculty-in-Charge

● I am Kathleen Joy A. Gabaon, one of your FICs for this course. I completed my
Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast
Communication at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. I am also currently
affiliated with the Department of the Interior and Local Government. If you need
any help or have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me an email at
[email protected].

● I am Merlyne M. Paunlagui, the Co-FIC for PM242. I am a retired Professor at


the University of the Philippines Los Baños. I am also the FIC for PM 299.1.
My email address is [email protected]

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