Policy Analysis Comparison and Written Communication The policy analysis and written communication (brief) will focus specifically on analyzing the primary policy you have been studying all semester.
It will build off of your prior assignments and the feedback you have received from the instructor during the semester and will require modifying the style of how your information is presented in order to communicate effectively about your policy to a policymaker.
As the name suggests, policy briefs are short documents, approximately 2 single-spaced pages, focused on providing the most essential information about policy and recommendations for policy change. Briefs provide important information on-demand for policymakers who are often too busy to read detailed lengthy documents. However, the best policy briefs entice readers to want to find out more. The brief must include elements a-e listed on the syllabus. Relevant, current data and citations must be used to support your major points throughout the brief
