Reference no: EM133760619
Assignment: Policy
Write the short paper # 2 on issues and ideas from Eugene Bardach's A Practical Guide Policy Analysis; Part I : Remaining four steps (Project the Outcomes, Confront the Trade-Offs, Decide!, & Tell Your Story) of the Eightfold Path.
How to write an Excellent Short Paper
While one may have his/her own idea about how to write a 4 to 5 pages (1200 to 1500 words) long Short Paper, I thought it might be a good idea to provided some guidelines, as all Eight Short Papers will carry a big chunk of your grade.
To write an excellent and professional Short Paper, please follow the following Guidelines
A. Read all the assigned materials including the text books
B. Make sure that the Title of your Short Paper reads like a statement - indicating the issues, ideas, and analysis covered inside your paper.
C. Focus on the issues and concepts in the assigned materials (It may be a good idea to take the lead from the contents of the assigned materials and discussions in the class)
D. Try to conceptualize a few themes based on your readings.
E. Discuss these themes in the main body of your paper in a critical and meaningful manner.
F. Make sure the main body of your paper deals with the pros and cons of your chosen topic.
G. Write a conclusive comment of one paragraph to half page. This conclusive statement should exhibit your own creativity and analysis. Please keep in mind, this part is very important, because it may make or break your grade.
H. Whenever necessary citation should be provided.