| Student Name: |
| Policy Brief Checklist: |
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| Percent |
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| YOUR GRADE = |
0 |
200 |
0% |
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| Points |
Points Possible |
| Clear Concise Focused Brief |
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| 40 |
| Yes |
Needs Work |
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| Aim is clear |
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| Conclusion is clear at the outset |
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| Problem is clearly stated and backed with evidence |
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| Recommended policy action is clear and specific |
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| Recommendations flow logically from the evidence presented |
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| All information is necessary for the development of the argument |
| Content is Appropriate for the Audience |
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| 40 |
| Yes |
Needs Work |
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| It is clear who the intended audience is |
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| Importance to the audience is clear |
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| Recommendations are appropriate for the audience |
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| Demarcation clear between decision maker audience and affected stakeholders |
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| Understandable without specialized knowledge |
| Language is Clear and Engaging |
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| 5 |
| Yes |
Needs Work |
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| Words are not unnecessarily complex |
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| Jargon is not used |
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| Sentences are easy to read and not overly complicated |
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| Text is engaging (e.g., active voice, varied sentence structure) |
| Visual Cues Help the Reader Navigate and Digest Information |
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| 10 |
| Yes |
Needs Work |
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| White space and margins are sufficient |
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| Text is broken into sections with identifiable focus |
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| Headings cue the key points that follow |
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| Visually compelling |
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| Key points are easy to find |
| Data Are Presented Effectively |
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| 10 |
| Yes |
Needs Work |
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| All data are necessary for the argument |
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| Data are easy to understand |
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| Data are presented in the most appropriate format |
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| Data source can be identified |
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| Graphics are not redundant with text |
| Policy Alternatives are Compared |
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| 50 |
| Yes |
Needs Work |
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| Alternatives are compared on corresponding merits |
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| Comparison is made using numbers and measurable inputs, outputs, outcomes |
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| Comparisons are clear, vague words such as yes/no or pro/con or good/bad are not used |
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| It is clear why the recommendation was selected from the alternatives |
| Political Feasibility has been Addressed |
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| 40 |
| Yes |
Needs Work |
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| Political considerations of the decision maker’s constituents have been addressed. It is relevant to the voters. |
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| Resources are available |
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| Political Party Platforms have been checked and are consistent with the recommended policy. |
| Reference Material is Listed |
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| 5 |
| Yes |
Needs Work |
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| A style for references is selected that does not detract from the flow of the text |
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| References are from credible sources--wiki is not appropriate |
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