create a policy brief that addresses the current event challenges and opportunities at hand.
Use the below template example/resources to create a policy brief/follow the format below:
Title: A good title quickly communicates the contents of the brief in a memorable way.
Executive Summary: This section is often one to two paragraphs long; it includes an overview of the problem and the proposed policy action.
Context or Scope of Problem: This section communicates the importance of the problem and aims to convince the reader of the necessity of policy action.
Policy Alternatives: This section discusses the current policy approach and explains proposed options. It should be fair and accurate while convincing the reader why the policy action proposed in the brief is the most desirable.
Policy Recommendations: This section contains the most detailed explanation of the concrete steps to be taken to address the policy issue.
Appendices: If some readers might need further support in order to accept your argument but doing so in the brief itself might derail the conversation for other readers, you might include the extra information in an appendix.
Consulted or Recommended Sources: These should be reliable sources that you have used throughout your brief to guide your policy discussion and recommendations.
Policy Briefs – The Writing Center • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (unc.edu)
Cite intext; 5-8 references, APA style. References must be credible.
7-8 pages, double spaced.
Consider how a flyer is placed in community contexts; keep it brief and short, for the general public to understand this impact.
