Policy Brief for PHE 200 Introduction to Public Health
1. Week 5 Policy Brief for PHE 200 Introduction to Public Health
Please select one or more issues that we have previously explored in this public health
course related to advocacy, ethics, systems, finance, education and training, and/or regulation
and government involvement. Then identify a related policy change that you believe would
benefit public and write about it in a short brief. Some current issues include making marijuana
legal in New York and New Jersey, “Medicare for All” versus the existing system, gun control as a public health issue, food safety, chemical dependency, health-care associated infections,
nutrition, physical activity and obesity, community design for healthy living, and prescription drug pricing. Your policy brief should be at least two pages in length plus a reference page. You should cite references from health care literature. Please prepare your brief in APA style and be certain to provide a minimum of 5 total references. Your writing should be clear, persuasive,
demonstrate an understanding of the public health issue you are discussing, and reflect a
thoughtful and considered opinion. It should be free of spelling and grammar errors.
From What Makes a Good Policy Brief (Lewis, 2009), the best policy briefs:
Are short and a bit repetitive. Policymakers may just scan the page, so provide multiple opportunities to grasp the most important points.
Use common terms, spell out every acronym, and are easily understood by people who are not familiar the issue. Policy briefs are primarily used by those with relatively little context or additional information, and your document must stand on its own.
Provide sufficient evidence to present a compelling story about why change is needed.
State a policy preference, and clearly and persuasively explain why this is the best option.
Be sure to cite evidence from reputable sources.
For more information on writing a policy brief and for some examples,
see:
http://melindaklewis.com/2009/09/30/what-makes-a-good-policy-brief/
https://web.stanford.edu/class/siw198q/modelppr/amber2.htm
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