Policy Brief

    Please create a one page policy brief on reference
    numbers. Pretend you work for a company that currently doesn’t have a ref #
    policy. You are to present your policy in front of the board of directors. Your
    policy brief should cater to answer the following questions: Why are reference
    numbers important?Why do people ask for
    reference numbers? How will a ref# policy help with paper cost? What are some
    of the benefits of offering ref #’s to consumers?

    Tips and Template for Writing a Policy Brief

    Policy makers seldom have the time to read through all the
    literature related to a specific 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.

    Characteristics of a
    Good Policy Brief

    A policy brief must advance a persuasive argument in a
    concise, clearly organized fashion. A policy brief does not include a lengthy
    analysis or review of the literature.

    General Outline for a
    Policy Brief

    Introduction:

    §Begin
    with a brief overview and state the problem or objective.

    §Map
    where your argument will take the reader and explicitly outline your thesis.

    Recommendations:

    §Clearly
    state your recommendations up front.

    Background:

    §Outline
    brief history or background relevant
    to the theme.

    Analysis:

    §Constructively criticize arguments,
    ideologies, and the quality of technical evidence.

    §Use
    evidence from literature and other
    sources to support your perspectives and advance your recommendations.

    Conclusion:

    §Conclude
    with a persuasive argument and summary statement.

    Note: Place
    recommendations and most effective evidence in sidebars or boxes.However, be sure not to overuse such graphics
    and sidebars.

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