Organization and visual interest

Executive Summary

  1. Introduces the purpose of the brief, its timeless, impact, and the potential benefits of solving the problem.
  2. Conclusions are supported with relevant data.
    Background and Significance
  3. Discusses SDOH that impact and are impacted by the issues.
  4. Discusses how the following impact or are impacted by the issue: (a) health, (b) the economy, (c) the healthcare system (d) nursing practice or advanced nursing practice, (e) the environment, and (f) human rights (eg ethical factors and theories).
    Policy Option / Position Statement
  5. Discussion past legislation efforts and addresses their shortcomings.
  6. Introduces and supports a recommendation for a current bill.
  7. Provides a working link to the bill.
    Evidence-Based Strategies
  8. Three strategies from the bill are selected and evaluated for their effectiveness, efficiency, and equity.
  9. Conclusions are supported with evidence.
    Recommendations foe Action
  10. Recommends a revision to at least on aspect of the bill.
  11. Supports decision by demonstrating how that aspect did not meet effectiveness, efficiency, or equity standards.
    Preparing for the Opposition
  12. Introduces potential opposing stance.
  13. Discusses evidence to support a rebuttal.
    Language and Styling
  14. Organization and visual interest.
  15. Professional language and voice