Write a brief to inform the school board on the conditions and root problems.

Write a brief to inform the school board on the conditions and root problems. This is a major issue in many states and districts/politicians have a poor understanding of it. This brief should have a minimum of 6 credible works that are cited (from peer-reviewed journals–use the library or google scholar), use APA format (generally), and recommend strategies for dealing with it.
This research will give you the foundation to advocate for a particular retention strategy. It will also help you improve your professional writing abilities, which are essential to effectively articulate your point of view.
It should be outlined as follows:
Introduction: Scope of the issue, why it matters, what you are going to show
Literature Review: Synthesize research on the issue, identify the problems
Policy/District Recommendations: What solutions do you recommend based on the literature?
I would recommend focusing on a particular dimension of retention. For example, there are policy aspects (e.g., salary, accountability practices), organization aspects (e.g., working conditions, climate), and social/cognitive aspects (e.g., job satisfaction, expectations, perceived support). While they are all interrelated, pick a dimension to narrow the scope.
Here is an example of a policy brief
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. Use it to get an idea of the tone, structure, and content. Yours does not need to be formatted like this one but should serve as a guide otherwise.
Research Paper Rubric
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Integration of Knowledge
The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
25 pts
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25 pts
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Topic Focus
The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis.
25 pts
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25 pts
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Cohesiveness
Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next. Headings are appropriate. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
25 pts
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25 pts
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Graduate-Level Writing
Quality sources, cited correctly. No over-reliance on direct quotes. Tone is appropriate to the goal of the paper, writing is clear, crisp, and concise. Includes all sections necessary for the paper, and is organized in a clear and logical manner.
25 pts
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0 pts
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25 pts
Total Points: 100

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