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| Student Name: | ||||||
| Policy Brief Checklist: | Percent | |||||
| YOUR GRADE = | 0 | 200 | 0% | |||
| Points | Points Possible | |||||
| Clear Concise Focused Brief | 40 | |||||
| Yes | Needs Work | |||||
| Aim is clear | ||||||
| Conclusion is clear at the outset | ||||||
| Problem is clearly stated and backed with evidence | ||||||
| Recommended policy action is clear and specific | ||||||
| Recommendations flow logically from the evidence presented | ||||||
| All information is necessary for the development of the argument | ||||||
| Content is Appropriate for the Audience | 40 | |||||
| Yes | Needs Work | |||||
| It is clear who the intended audience is | ||||||
| Importance to the audience is clear | ||||||
| Recommendations are appropriate for the audience | ||||||
| Demarcation clear between decision maker audience and affected stakeholders | ||||||
| Understandable without specialized knowledge | ||||||
| Language is Clear and Engaging | 5 | |||||
| Yes | Needs Work | |||||
| Words are not unnecessarily complex | ||||||
| Jargon is not used | ||||||
| Sentences are easy to read and not overly complicated | ||||||
| Text is engaging (e.g., active voice, varied sentence structure) | ||||||
| Visual Cues Help the Reader Navigate and Digest Information | 10 | |||||
| Yes | Needs Work | |||||
| White space and margins are sufficient | ||||||
| Text is broken into sections with identifiable focus | ||||||
| Headings cue the key points that follow | ||||||
| Visually compelling | ||||||
| Key points are easy to find | ||||||
| Data Are Presented Effectively | 10 | |||||
| Yes | Needs Work | |||||
| All data are necessary for the argument | ||||||
| Data are easy to understand | ||||||
| Data are presented in the most appropriate format | ||||||
| Data source can be identified | ||||||
| Graphics are not redundant with text | ||||||
| Policy Alternatives are Compared | 50 | |||||
| Yes | Needs Work | |||||
| Alternatives are compared on corresponding merits | ||||||
| Comparison is made using numbers and measurable inputs, outputs, outcomes | ||||||
| Comparisons are clear, vague words such as yes/no or pro/con or good/bad are not used | ||||||
| It is clear why the recommendation was selected from the alternatives | ||||||
| Political Feasibility has been Addressed | 40 | |||||
| Yes | Needs Work | |||||
| Political considerations of the decision maker’s constituents have been addressed. It is relevant to the voters. | ||||||
| Resources are available | ||||||
| Political Party Platforms have been checked and are consistent with the recommended policy. | ||||||
| Reference Material is Listed | 5 | |||||
| Yes | Needs Work | |||||
| A style for references is selected that does not detract from the flow of the text | ||||||
| References are from credible sources–wiki is not appropriate | ||||||
