Order Description
POLICY BRIEF ASSIGNMENT
1) Generate a policy brief (750-1,000 words) which targets a contemporary issue in public health policy that has global implications (e.g., smoking, obesity, infant mortality, etc.).
2) Refer to the “Policy Brief Guide.” below as a guide as use the template as required in the guide.
3) While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.
4) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
5) Use 4 ? 5 referencing for your paper.
Policy Brief Guide
Legislators seldom have the time to read through all the literature related to a specific health care policy question. To make well-informed decisions, they rely on short, tightly written briefs that quickly and cogently relay the important policy facts, questions, and arguments about an issue.
An effective policy brief will advance a persuasive argument in a concise, clearly organized fashion. A policy brief does not include a lengthy analysis or review of the literature.
Policy Brief Assignment Template
Introduction:
? Begin with a brief overview and state the health care problem.
? Include the history and social context of the public health condition.
Recommendations:
? Clearly state your recommendations for addressing the issue up front.
Background:
? Outline the history or background relevant to the global prevalence of the condition and health disparities related to the condition.
? Describe the population(s) most affected by the conditions.
? Describe the major agencies responsible for enforcement of public health related to this issue along with outlining their roles.
Analysis:
? Constructively criticize arguments, ideologies, and the quality of current actions being taken to address the condition.
? Use evidence from literature and other sources to support your perspectives and advance your recommendations.
Conclusion:
? Conclude with a persuasive argument and summary statement.
? Summarize the major points and provide recommendations for the implementation of specific policies to address the health care issue.
