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