OVERVIEW
Write a research report addressing the social issue identified as a ‘problem’ in the Policy Brief Proposal and researched in the Interim Brief. Propose a plausible recommendation towards resolving the problematic aspect(s) of that social issue and indicate its implications for public policy.
KEY ELEMENTS
The executive summary
description of the core ‘problem’ addressed
statement on why the current situation needs to be modified or changed
recommendation for action to the ‘target audience’
Context and salience of the core ‘problem’
statement of the core ‘problem’ of the social issue in focus
short overview of the root causes of the core ‘problem’
Critical appraisal of existing alternative(s)
explain why and how the current approach to deal with the ‘problem’ is inadequate or failing
Proposed recommendation
provide a proposal of how the current approach to the ‘problem’ could/should be modified, improved or entirely changed
include a statement emphasising the urgency of action
Provide a specific and verifiable reference to the designated ‘target audience’
a. include a URL link to the external recipient of the final research report
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
format as a policy brief
compile a list of complete and properly cited and formatted references on a separate page
apply the selected citation style to all sources consulted
standard font, size 12
double-space in text, single-space in Sources Cited
pagination
deposit an electronic copy of the Final Report on the course Moodle website and attach a screenshot of the webpage sent to the designated ‘target audience’ confirming receipt by August 3rd, 11:59 pm.
CRITERIA OF EVALUATION
factual basis: topic-specific and fully documented
conceptual framework: relevant and effectively applied
analysis: rigorous
argumentation: consistent, plausible, and persuasive
presentation: lucid, concise, and compelling
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