To Prepare
- Review the Learning resources on writing policy briefs.
The Assignment: (2 pages)
Submit a 2 page (not including title page and references) policy brief. Include the following:
- Title: A good title quickly communicates the contents of the brief in a memorable way.
- Introduction: This would be one paragraph that includes the students health policy issue and the proposed policy action.
- Context or Scope of Problem: This section communicates the importance of the problem and aims to convince the reader of the necessity of policy action.
- Policy Alternatives: This section discusses the current policy approach and explains proposed options. It should be fair and accurate while convincing the reader why the policy action proposed in the brief is the most desirable.
- Policy Recommendations: This section contains the most detailed explanation of the concrete steps to be taken to address the policy issue.
- Conclusion
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Although policy briefs do not usually include references, since this is a scholarly paper a reference page is required. The Walden Writing Center Sample Paper provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.
By Day 7 of Week 9
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Rubric
NURS_8100_Week8-10_Assignment_
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Introduce the Policy Brief with a clear title, a one paragraph concise introduction that includes health policy issue and the proposed policy action.
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25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly introduces the Policy Brief with a clear title, a one paragraph concise introduction that includes the health policy issue and the proposed policy action.
22 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly introduces the Policy Brief with a clear title, a one paragraph concise introduction that includes the health policy issue and the proposed policy action.
19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response introduces the Policy Brief but is missing one of the following: 1 – a clear title, 2 – a one paragraph concise introduction that includes the health policy issue and the proposed policy action.
17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response vaguely or inaccurately introduces the Policy Brief.
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25 pts
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Introduce the Policy Brief with at least one paragraph under the section Context and Scope of the Problem that includes communicating the importance of the problem and necessity of policy action.
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25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly includes at least one paragraph under the section Context and Scope of the Problem that includes communicating the importance of the problem and necessity of policy action.
22 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly at least one paragraph under the section Context and Scope of the Problem that includes communicating the importance of the problem and necessity of policy action.
19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response introduces the Policy Brief but is missing any of the following information at least one paragraph under the section Context and Scope of the Problem that includes communicating the importance of the problem and necessity of policy action.
17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response vaguely or inaccurately introduces the Policy Brief.
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25 pts
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In the policy brief, clearly explain the current policy approach including all options and make complete new policy recommendations including detailed steps to be taken to address the policy.
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35 to >31.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly explains the policy alternatives and recommendations explain the current policy approach including all options and makes complete new policy recommendations including detailed steps to be taken to address the policy.
31 to >26.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly explains the current policy approach including all options and makes complete new policy recommendations including detailed steps to be taken to address the policy.
26 to >22.0 ptsFairThe response explains the current policy approach but is missing one or more of the following: 1 -includes all options, 2 – makes complete new policy recommendations including detailed steps to be taken to address the policy.
22 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains the current policy approach.
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35 pts
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Written Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
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5 pts
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Written Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
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5 pts
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Written Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
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5 pts
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Total Points:
