The goal of this assignment is to provide you with the experience of preparing a policy brief. A policy brief is a summary of an issue prepared for lawmakers and policymakers (individuals that influence policy) that discusses how to deal with the issue and makes recommendations for how to change policy.
Draft a policy brief on the health issue you selected in Week 1
Required Elements of a Policy BriefI. Title
II. Executive Summary
III. Background and Significance
Statement of the Issue or Problem
Background and Significance
Information Pertinent to the Issue
IV. Policy Options, Position Statement, and Recommendations
V. References
GuidelinesYour paper must begin with the Cover PageThis paper must be properly referenced in APA format with references relevant to the issue being analyzed.3-4 pages max (excluding cover page and references)12 point, Times New Roman font, 1’’ margins, double spaced with page numbers included