Problem statement, i.e. a summary and context of the issue that will be discussed Research question, i.e. a phrase that captures the issue at hand in question form Hypothesis, i.e. a recommendation on how to best response to the question Memo (3-5 pages) with: Literature review, i.e. a discussion on the selected scholarly sources Methods, i.e. brief description on the research design of the memo Findings and discussion, i.e. facts that you analyze to support your suggested recommendation Conclusion (about 1/2 page) including: A summary of your policy recommendation to the president The potential impact on other areas (topical and geographic) (Also uploading topic choice)
