How to Write a Policy Brief

Policy briefs help your stakeholders understand complex information related to policy in a simple way. Read our step-by-step guide on writing policy briefs.

How to Write a Policy Brief

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13 January 2021

A well-written policy brief is an effective tool to encourage decision makers to take up new knowledge. Governments set the direction and fund services, so writing good policy briefs will …

Writing Policy Briefs — Sociology Policy Briefs

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7 December 2022

Resources for Writing Policy Briefs There are two main types of policy briefs: advocacy briefs, which argue for a particular course of action, and objective briefs, which provide balanced information …

GovTalk | School of Policy Studies

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GovTalk’s purpose is to provide information, incites, tools, tips and examples of how to use the primary communication tools of government to get results. It addresses the skills of formulating …

How to write a policy brief - This is a training tool developed by IDRC

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Titles: add a little jazz • Titles are a reference point • Sub-titles break up text • Both should entice readers • Similar to headline writing • Verb make them …