Martha can you assist me with a Policy Analysis

Policy Brief Instruction

Now that you and your group have analyzed a policy, create a policy that would address the issues you have uncovered. For this assignment, students are to write a policy brief derived from your group’s policy analysis.

What is a policy brief?

A policy brief presents a concise summary of information that can help readers understand, and likely make decisions about, government policies. Policy briefs may give objective summaries of relevant research, suggest possible policy options, or go even further and argue for particular courses of action.

· 2 to 4 pages

· Easy to understand

· Goal is to prompt change

What is the format?

· Informative & Engaging Title

· Executive Summary. 1-2 paragraphs, overview of problem and proposed policy action

· Problem Statement. Why should the audience care? Define the scope of the problem.

· Policy Alternatives. Describe current and proposed policy options.

· Policy Recommendations. Explain what steps must be taken.

· Sources Consulted or Recommended.

How is it organized?

· Start with your conclusions

· Keep a logical flow

· Give visual cues (Headings, bullet points, highlight key points, white space, charts, graphics)

More resources

· Click through IDRC’s simple power point on how to write an effective brief

https://www.idrc.ca/sites/default/files/idrcpolicybrieftoolkit.pdf

· Use this thorough 15 page guide from Research to Action to write your first policy brief

https://www.researchtoaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PBWeekLauraFCfinal.pdf

1. Grading: 100 points

1. Lengths: 2~3 pages (single space) * No APA format.

1. Due date: W12 Sunday (11/8) midnight (Submit AND post - Policy Group Project Forum)