Building on the topic the student used for the first assignment, this assignment will require the student to write a one-page policy brief and advocacy letter to be sent to their legislator. This assignment will be worth 40% of the cumulative grade. A is used to convince the target audience of the urgency of the current problem or policy concern and present the need to adopt the preferred alternative or course of action outlined. It is commonly produced in response to a request directly from a decision-maker (legislator) or within an organization that intends to advocate for the position detailed in the brief. Efficient policy briefs include several common features. Those features include: NSG505AdvLetter.PolicyBrief 1 organization web sites. Three scholarly journal articles are required to be used. Finally, the with a summary of the action the brief is requesting. An is a way to influence the ideas and views of legislators or decision makers within an organization. It allows the writer to maintain contact with the legislator or decision maker, to keep the issue high on the priority list when the writer cannot meet with them personally. The format of the advocacy letter should be written in a standard letter format. Proper title and language should be u
sed. , as to increase the chances that the letter will be read by the legislator, his or her staff or decision maker. Letters maybe mailed or sent electronically. The advocacy letter should contain the following components: NSG505AdvLetter.PolicyBrief 2 The policy brief has an interesting title and the statement of the problem is clear and concise. The root causes of the issue are addressed. 1-2 recommendations for action are provided with solid supporting evidence. Brief summary of the action the policy brief is asking for. The letter should be addressed to the appropriate person, who can best address the advocacy issue. Use the correct salutation. Introduce yourself; offer a concise statement about the reason for the letter. Include bill number if addressing a specific legislative issue. Directly ask for the action you are requesting. Give examples of why is should be important to this person. Develop a closing statement and provide your contact information for follow-up contact or request for further information. One a separate page, in APA format, list the scholarly references used. 3 Accurately and concisely describes the issue raised and provides a clear position (in favor or opposed) and offers a personal story or example concerning the issue.