ief. Essay must include graphs and pictures. Write must find their own sources regarding the
topic.
1.Provide enough background for your reader to understand the problem
- Convince the reader that the
problem must be addressed urgently - Describe your evidence – what does your data say about the problem?
- Describe your methods – why should your reader trust your evidence?
- Call to action – What do you want
your reader to do after reading your policy brief? How is that within their power? - Did you conduct a rigorous
qualitative research project, using Lincoln and Guba’s criteria of credibility, transferability, and confirmability? - Do you explain why a qualitative approach was appropriate to your question? Do you justify why your methods were appropriate to answer your question?
- Are your conclusions based in your data? 9. Is your writing clear
and appropriate to a broad, educated audience who knows about public health but may not be an expert in
qualitative research? Everything you need is included in the powerpoint but you may need to do research on the topic to get more info.