11 1 Pager Policy Briefing

1 Pager Policy Briefing Assignment Draft

This is an individual assignment, so each student must write and submit their own work. We are suggesting that you to write about your group’s Scholarly Project topic, but you may choose another topic if you wish.

A 1 Pager Policy Briefing is just what it sounds like: a single page document that briefs the reader on a specific policy issue or argument. Due to the short length, the briefing must be concise and engaging. The ability to write short, concise, engaging, and convincing pieces will be an incredibly useful tool for your future career, whether to go into research, law, teaching, journalism, or policy.

Instructions

Each student will prepare a one page document about their group’s Scholarly Project or another topic of interest, designed to leave behind after a visit with a policymaker or participation in an engagement event. The one-pagers can be tailored to specific audiences, including different senior bureaucrats at the local, provincial or federal level, university administrators, attendees of a public event, etc. The expectations may be adjusted to match the project topic. While the topic is based in the group’s Scholarly Project, this assignment is completed and graded for each individual student. Supports learning outcomes 4-7.

Key Information:

• This is an individual assignment
• A draft is due 9am Friday, end of Week 2
• The final version is due 9am Friday, end of Week 3
• 1 page, single spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt Font, normal margins (2.54cm all around)
• You can use images, links, and other supporting materials, but remember that the idea is to keep it short and limited to 1 page.

Assessment and Grading

If you go over 1 Page, there will be a 10% reduction in your grade.

Marking Rubric: