I. Assignment: THIS POLICY BRIEF MUST HAVE AN FOCUS.
You are to write a 1.5-5 page policy brief following the guidelines explained here. Use 12 point type, Times New Roman or Ariel font, with 1” margins. For this first assignment, you get to choose the policy you will analyze in this assignment. However, in general, follow these guidelines:
1. Make sure your proposal is for a PUBLIC policy. It can be directed at any level of government, but your proposal has to be about some problem, issue, situation, that affects some (larger or smaller) PUBLIC. KEEP IN MIND THAT THE POLICY MUST HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL FOCUS; AS SUCH, THE BEST POLICY-MAKERS TO DIRECT YOUR PROPOSAL AT SHOULD PROBABLY BE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL.
2. Make sure you direct your proposal to the APPROPRIATE Actor for this proposal. Identify the person(s) who you are making your pitch to. BE as specific as you can be: e.g, TO: Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House; President Donald Trump; Governor Rick Scott., etc.
3. IMPORTANT: Your proposal should contain a proposed (course of) action. Be as specific as you can make it, and don’t just propose an outcome or state of affairs you would like to see happen. It you want some change in school performance outcomes, for example, TELL THE POLICY MAKER(S) WHAT THEY SHOULD DO – IN AS CONCRETE TERMS AS YOU CAN.
NOTE: Spelling, grammar, word choice, etc. count. Be careful, read what you have written. Make sure it looks and reads like a professional document. No “emotional rhetoric” or slogans. You want to look intelligent and knowledgeable to the government person you are presenting this to.
II. Policy Brief Description
The purpose of the policy brief is to convince the target audience of the urgency of the current problem and the need to adopt the preferred alternative or course of action outlined and therefore, serve as an impetus for action.
The paper should be:
III. The Policy Brief –
You MUST follow this structure/outline
– The title aims to catch the attention of the reader and compel him/her to read on and so needs to be descriptive, punchy and relevant.
– Aims to convince the reader further that the brief is worth in-depth investigation. A 1-2 paragraph executive summary commonly includes:
(Since this is a summary, you might want to write this last after you have developed your argument through C-E below).
– The context and importance of the problem is both the introductory and first building block of the brief. As such, it usually includes the following:
– detail shortcomings of the current approach or options being implemented and illustrate both the need for change and focus of where change needs to occur. Includes the following:
– Provide a detailed and convincing proposal of how the current policy approach need to changed. This is achieved by including:
Policy Description
Policy description clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Analysis — formatted according to instructions
Analysis is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting “flow”
All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Vocabulary
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOriginality/insight
Unique policy or unique perspective on proposed or existing policy.
2.0 pts
Total Points: 10.0
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