2211 4th (part 2)

• tool: valuable tool for communicating the essential information in a research report.

• aim: to bridge the divide between research and policy communities.

• utility: depends not only on presenting quality evidence, but also in translating new knowledge into context-relevant messages for the target audiences. (includes sensitivity to ideas)

Policy Brief Defined by Wolfe, R. (2013)

utility of policy brief

• depends not only on presenting quality evidence, but also in translating new knowledge into context-relevant messages for the target audiences. (includes sensitivity to ideas)

aim of policy brief

• to bridge the divide between research and policy communities.

tool of policy brief

• valuable tool for communicating the essential information in a research report.

• concise

• contextual clarity

• evidence

• promote change

• 2-4 pages in professional writing

Wolfe (2013) emphasizes the what descriptions for a policy brief?

• AKA policy note

• communication tool

• not editorial/opinionated

• problem and solution oriented

• 1 issue focus

• persuasive and encouraging

Wolfe (2013) emphasizes the caveats or reminders of policy briefs as?

• short

• intended for policy/decision makers

• 1 issue focus

• persuasive

According to Siar, R. (2022), what are the characteristics of a policy brief?

• persuasive

• authoritative

• context-specific

• actionable

• evidence-based

• clear

• appealing

P A C A E C A

• persuasive argument

  • purpose, cohesion, evidence, transparency

• evidence-informed opinions

  • credibility of the messenger

• audience context specificity

  • regional/national, social/economic target audience

What did Jones and Walsch (2008) highlight in a policy brief according to Siar (2022)?

actionable reccomendations

Clear and feasible recommendations on policy steps to be taken

presentation of evidence-informed opinions

Presentation of author’s views about policy implications of research findings but based on evidence

Clear language/writing style

Easily understood by educated

appearance

Visually engaging presentation of information through charts, graphs, photos

audience context specificity

• If you are not convinced can be done, drop it. If you feel it will take a lifetime, drop it. The Policy Brief should be achievable so at the very least we say revise, amend and if they is no law then create one.

  • It’s important that you cite bills that are pending so the reader can say that they can take off from there.

• evidence

  • persuasive argument

  • authority

• policy context

  • audience context specificity

  • actionable recommendations

• engagement

  • presentation of evidence-informed options

  • clear language

  • appearance and design

What makes up a policy brief? (blue table)

evidence

means Scientific Results – this may come from a scientific academic journal that you base from in writing your policy brief.

policy context

• it is important to know where the proposal is.

  • There is a question: Are there any interventions? This is very important so the reader will know there is no intervention or there is but is insufficient.

engagement

includes the language style and representation of evidence in a logical manner.