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    This document provides guidance for writing a policy position paper that analyzes a policy issue objectively. The paper should be divided into five sections: introduction, background, policy options, policy objectives, and analysis. The introduction includes an abstract that summarizes the current policy and thesis. The background section provides relevant context. The policy options section outlines available choices. The policy objectives section defines desired outcomes. Finally, the analysis section provides an unbiased look at each option and recommends a policy that aligns with party goals. Footnotes and an annotated bibliography are also required. The purpose is to inform the party's decision making with thorough research.

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    This document provides guidance for writing a policy position paper that analyzes a policy issue objectively. The paper should be divided into five sections: introduction, background, policy options, policy objectives, and analysis. The introduction includes an abstract that summarizes the current policy and thesis. The background section provides relevant context. The policy options section outlines available choices. The policy objectives section defines desired outcomes. Finally, the analysis section provides an unbiased look at each option and recommends a policy that aligns with party goals. Footnotes and an annotated bibliography are also required. The purpose is to inform the party's decision making with thorough research.

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    Policy Position Paper

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    Maann KatJacob
    This document provides guidance for writing a policy position paper that analyzes a policy issue objectively. The paper should be divided into five sections: introduction, background, policy options, policy objectives, and analysis. The introduction includes an abstract that summarizes the current policy and thesis. The background section provides relevant context. The policy options section outlines available choices. The policy objectives section defines desired outcomes. Finally, the analysis section provides an unbiased look at each option and recommends a policy that aligns with party goals. Footnotes and an annotated bibliography are also required. The purpose is to inform the party's decision making with thorough research.

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    Policy Position Paper

    Purpose: To provide your party with an objective analysis of a policy issue


    How to accomplish the purpose: Research and summarize information necessary to take an
    informed decision towards the desired policy objective
    I. INTRODUCTION
    A. Abstract
    1. A statement of the current policy
    2. Include essential elements of the policy
    3. Thesis
    4. 10-15% of paper’s length

    II. BACKGROUND
    A. Should contain relevant and thorough information necessary to objectively analyze the issue.
    B. Provide only timely and relevant information (recent history of the issue and current policy).

    III. POLICY OPTIONS


    A. What are the choices available to your Party?

    IV. POLICY OBJECTIVES


    A. What outcome(s) does the Party hope to accomplish?
    B. What would be the actual, practical impact of your policy?
    C. What party values would be served?

    V. ANALYSIS
    A. Provide your chairs with a balanced look AND the available policy options
    B. Include pros and cons of EACH policy choice/option
    C. Include recommended policy based on what you understand about your party’s goals.
    D. Your policy recommendation should provide a logical basis from which the correct decision is clear.

    CHECKLIST:

    1. Divide paper into the above five sections.


    2. Use subheadings and bullets within subheadings/topics.
    3. Research is clear, well-documented, and well written.
    4. Footnotes (Chicago)
    5. Annotated bibliography (Chicago)

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