The final Assignment is inclusive of Part I and II of the policy paper. In addition, it includes: Discussion, Recommendation, Implementation and Executive Summary. Please create BOLD headings for each section. Some variation may occur depending on the topic of the paper and the research methods being used. The length of the paper should be 11-12 pages (not including references).
Executive Summary (1 page)- 10 Points
At the beginning of the paper explain who the target audience is (i.e., the decision-maker for your policy proposal) and the main points that the decision-maker should know. It may be best to write this section last because it will serve as a summary of the entire paper.
20
At a minimum, the summary should include the following:
A statement of current policy
Reasons for initiation changes
Policy options to be considered
Pros and cons of each option
Recommended course of action
Reasoning for selecting that course of action
Revisions from 1st and 2nd Paper -10 Points
10
Discussion – 20 Points
Discuss the alternatives to the current policy option by enumerating and explaining each policy option in turn. Each policy option should be compared and contrasted to the other options as well as to the current policy. This is the most important part of the paper.
Pros and cons of each policy option should be discussed next.
10
Identify the political, economic, and security implications for each option.
10
Recommendation – 20 Points
Clearly identify which option will be recommended and which options will be discounted.
10
Clearly lay out the argument for why that option is better than each of the others.
10
Implementation – 20 Points
Write a detailed recommendation for specific steps on how and when to implement the recommended policy option.
20
Composition – 20
Details –Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
5
Organization – The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.
5
Word Choice – The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.
5
Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling -All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics,
5
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