Kensington

Create a policy brief for a defined public problem. Your policy brief should, at a minimum: Identify and describe a public sector problem requiring government action or inaction; reevaluate and analyze the identified problem to determine the appropriate definition or statement of the problem; synthesize and evaluate laws, administrative rulings, and past efforts to address the problem; identify and explain policy alternatives as solutions to the identified problem using credible sources, including use of numerical data; apply and analyze policy alternatives; make a recommendation of a policy alternative as a solution to the problem; and use appropriate tone and form for the audience. The explanation of the brief should include the following headings: Defining the Problem; Background and Legislative History; Policy Alternatives; Final Definition of the Problem; and, Deliberating the Problem.

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:

• Length should be 7–10 double-spaced pages (or longer), excluding title page and reference page.
• Utilize 8–10 (or more) sources, primary and secondary with an emphasis on primary, evaluating the credibility of these sources.

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria: 

• Include a cover page and references page in 10 – 12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
• Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
• Appropriate citation style should be followed

You should also make sure to:

• Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date
• Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English
• Use examples to support your discussion
• Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.