Policy Writing and Analysis. Use Case Study Template.
Write a 3–5 page policy brief in which you will:
Demonstrate that you have a basic understanding of the principles of public policy briefings.
Use the week’s readings and video about writing a public policy brief as your references for this assignment.
Use the structural elements of policy writing to compose a 3–5 page policy brief that applies to a local, state or federal issue.
Gun violence is on the minds of many Americans. First, using the critical structural elements (for example, background checks are needed), encourage politicians to work with interests group to formulate the language and set the agenda. Then mobilize support in and outside Congress to advocate for stricter background check requirements. Next, propose the policy options stage and find a government agency (Department of Justice) to implement new rules for background checks, evaluate the new policy’s effectiveness and suggest improvements if necessary.

Assignment must follow these content and formatting requirements:
Integrate policy concepts to demonstrate your analytical insights from the readings and your research with evidence to support remarks about policy issues and problems.
Demonstrate a complete understanding of the public policy concepts and show that your application is relevant and aligns with the learning outcomes.
Cohesively develop your brief with a logical flow of public policy information from one topic to the next; ensure that resources support your ideas and issues.
Ensure your writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among materials regarding public policy obtained from all sources.
Develop a brief that shows focus on the topic. Create a thoughtful presentation using the thesis statement to provide the paper’s focus with enough scope for an in-depth discussion of the public policy concepts and application.
Ensure the argument statement indicates the position taken by the author in the paper and there is strong evidence to support the public policy position.
It developed a brief that shows expert use of the examples for public policy writing.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your system. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Appropriately incorporate at least two quality sources. A quality source can be either grey literature, such as a news article, or scholarly, such as peer-reviewed/professional industry references. In the case of public administration, government or nonprofit websites are appropriate quality resources.
Wikipedia, SparkNotes, and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Instead, visit the Strayer University Library to conduct research.