Describe a policy-relevant problem and clearly state it as a policy-relevant question.
Describes the symptoms, magnitude, and consequences of the problem you are analyzing
Discuss the the plausible goals for a policy-level intervention of this problem.
Describe the primary stakeholders for the policy issue and each of their interests.
Explain the expected agreements and conflicts among stakeholders on the goals for a policy-level intervention.
Summarize the major policy-level interventions that have already been attempted related. to this issue, including the strengths and weaknesses of each intervention.
Discuss three or four principle policy alternatives (existing or possible), including the major strengths and weaknesses of each alternative.
Explain the criteria upon which the policy alternatives should be evaluated.
Discuss the predicted outcomes for each alternative based on the specified evaluation criteria.
Identify the important tradeoffs to consider between the alternatives.

Describe the institutional capacity for implementing the various alternatives.
Recommend one policy alternative that is clearly superior to the others.

Discuss strategies for implementing the recommended policy alternative.

Explain how the success of the recommended policy alternative could be evaluated if implemented.