Description
Write a 3-5 page policy brief in which you will:
Demonstrate that you have a basic understanding of the
principles of public policy briefings.
1. Use the week’s readings and video about writing
a public policy brief as your references for this
assignment.
2. Use the structural elements of policy writing to
compose a 3-5 page policy brief that applies to a
local, state or federal issue.
Gun violence is on the minds of many Americans.
Using the key structural elements (for example,
background checks are needed), encourage politicians
to work with interests group to formulate the language
and set the agenda. Then mobilize support in and
outside Congress to advocate for tougher background
check requirements. Next, propose the policy options
stage and find a government agency (Department of
Justice) to implement new rules for background checks.
evaluating the effectiveness of the new policy and
suggesting improvements if necessary.
Your assignment must follow these content and
formatting requirements:
• Integrate policy concepts to demonstrate your
analytical insights from the readings and your
Your assignment must follow these content and
formatting requirements:
• Integrate policy concepts to demonstrate your
analytical insights from the readings and your
own research with evidence to support remarks
about policy issues and problems.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of the public
policy concepts and show that your application is
relevant and aligns with the learning outcomes.
• Develop your brief in a cohesive manner, with a
logical flow of public policy information from
one topic to the next; ensure evidence from
resources supports your ideas and topics.
• Ensure your writing demonstrates an
understanding of the relationship among
materials regarding public policy obtained from
all sources.
• Develop a brief that shows focus on the topic,
and create a thoughtful presentation using the
thesis statement to provide the focus of the paper
with enough scope for an in-depth discussion of
the public policy concepts and application.
• Ensure the thesis statement indicates the position
taken by the author in the paper, and there is
strong evidence to support the public policy