February 20th, 2020 
Policy Brief must be formatted as per the attached: HEtools_briefing document
Use your interdisciplinary perspectives and skills to write ONE MAXIMUM TWO PAGE brief paper
BN should be maximum TWO PAGES. Broadly cover the following points:
Use current evidence to explain the basics of the policy issue to stakeholder(s). What is this policy area all about? What are the stakes in this policy area for the stakeholder(s)?
What are the main policy choices for the stakeholder(s)? Sketch out at least two different policy options for the stakeholder(s).
Which policy position do you believe the stakeholder(s) should take and why? Support your position with current and reliable facts and data.
1. Explain the core ideas of the policy issue to stakeholder(s). What is this policy area all about? What are the stakes in this policy area for your stakeholder?
2. What are the main policy choices for your stakeholder? Sketch out at least two different policy options for your stakeholder.
3. Which policy position do you believe your stakeholder should take and why? Support your position with facts and data.
BN development will be described in detail during class. We will also examine at least three existing briefing notes, with their public policy context. Excellent online resources are provided on Moodle. We will also use some class time to begin the BN development process.
Note on Sources: Make sure your BN demonstrates and that you tell your stakeholder where you got the informationinclude superscript references in the text of the BN and a matching numerical reference list at the end of your BN. Use at least six current sources, of which at least two must be scholarly (academic journal article, recent textbook).
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