Policy Brief Assignment
A policy brief is a document that discusses a specific issue and provides succinct, rigorous and accessible recommendations to policy makers. It draws on research, academic theory and practice. The brief is no more than 1 page, single space in length but is derived from extensive research and analysis. The policy brief should be presented as bulleted points with the sections below as your subheadings. Be certain to review the various instructional videos on the course web site. The policy brief consists of the following four (4) sections listed below.
Section I
Identify a legislator or stakeholder(s) to whom you might present the policy brief (State Representative, State Senator, US Congressperson, US Senator, Councilperson, Mayor)
Possible Points: 10
Section II
Identify and discuss the nature and urgency of a specific, state or local problem in the policy context
Possible Points: 30
Section III
Identify and discuss the policy options/ courses of action available for addressing the outlined problem
Possible Points: 35
Section IV
Recommend and defend a preferred policy solution/ course of action for addressing the outlined problem
Possible Points: 25